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Official: U.S. vessels harassed by high-speed Iranian boats

At a time of heightened tensions with Iran, U.S. military officials told CNN Friday that U.S. military and Coast Guard ships had two close encounters earlier this month with high-speed Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf that exhibited provocative behavior.

World boats to star at British queen's jubilee

Australian surf boats, American whalers and an Indian houseboat will take part in a huge flotilla of ships led by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II to mark her diamond jubilee, organisers said Wednesday.

World boats to star at Queen's jubilee

Australian surf boats, American whalers and an Indian houseboat will take part in a huge flotilla of ships led by Queen Elizabeth II to mark her diamond jubilee, organisers said Wednesday.

Official: US Vessels Harassed By Iranian Boats

At a time of heightened tensions with Iran, U.S. military officials told CNN Friday that U.S. military and Coast Guard ships had two close encounters earlier this month with high-speed Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf.

Official: U.S. vessels harassed by Iranian boats

At a time of heightened tensions with Iran, U.S. military officials told CNN Friday that U.S. military and Coast Guard ships had two close encounters earlier this month with high-speed Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf that exhibited provocative behavior. The incidents occurred January 6, according to a senior U.S. military official. The USS New Orleans, an amphibious ...

Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions

It's a matter of perspective. From aboard a 12-deck cruise liner, the sight of St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs gliding past from a cabin balcony is a breathtaking thrill.

Iran raid likely to drag in U.S. and hurt global economy

MUNICH (Reuters) - An Israeli raid on Iran's nuclear facilities would deliver a painful shock to the global economy, revive flagging Islamist militancy and possibly drag the United States into a regional war whether it backed its ally's attack or not. As if that prospect was not alarming enough, any doubts Tehran entertained about the wisdom of building a nuclear weapon would vanish the moment ...

Defense cuts test lawmakers' resolve on deficits

Lawmakers who came to Washington demanding budget cuts face a tough test now that President Barack Obama and military leaders want to shrink the force, shut down bases and cancel weapons to achieve them.

Navy, Corps return to joint amphib training

(Staff writer) ABOARD THE AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP KEARSARGE — All eyes were focused over the port side of the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge, where three unknown ships had been spotted bobbing in a ghostly mist Sunday.