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06/13/2006 Saddam Judge 26 Defense Witnesses Plenty
06/13/2006 Defense lawyers shut out by new secrecy
06/13/2006 Ex-Judge's defense seeks recusal
06/13/2006 No More Defense Witnesses
06/13/2006 Alleged vulgar behavior part of defense testimony in suit against state police
06/13/2006 Judge cuts off defense witnesses in Saddam trial
06/13/2006 Saddam trial wraps up defense case
06/13/2006 Saddam judge cuts off defense witness testimony
06/13/2006 Lockheed Martin to buy defense contractor
06/13/2006 Saddam judge No more defense witnesses
06/13/2006 Saddam Judge No More Defense Witnesses
06/13/2006 Opening of Biodefense Lab Sparks Debate
06/13/2006 Housewife Finishes Self-Defense in Murder Trial
06/13/2006 Saddam Judge 62 Defense Witnesses Enough
06/13/2006 Judge tells Saddam defense to wrap up case
06/13/2006 Prosecutors _ not defense _ want to import jury
06/13/2006 Defense witnesses recant testimony in Saddam trial
06/13/2006 Judge forces end to Saddam's defense
06/13/2006 'Where's Jack?' defense lawyer asks jury in final arguments
06/13/2006 California appeals court to hear arguments on proposed biodefense lab
06/13/2006 Judge hurries Saddam's defense proceedings
06/13/2006 Judge hurries Saddam's defense proceedings
06/13/2006 Judge Hurries Saddam's Defense Proceedings
06/13/2006 Hearings set for proposed biodefense lab
06/13/2006 Judge tells defense to wrap it up
06/13/2006 Saddam’s Defense Complain About Trial
06/13/2006 Defense witnesses recant testimony at Hussein trial
06/13/2006 'Where's Jack?' defense lawyer asks jury
06/12/2006 Iran, Syria consider defense ties as strategic
06/12/2006 Lawyer Officials Thwarted Gitmo Defense
06/12/2006 Hussein Defense Witnesses Admit Lying
06/12/2006 Lawyer Officials Thwarted Gitmo Defense
06/12/2006 Hackers attack Taiwan Defense Ministry
06/12/2006 Defense seek evidence in wiretapping case
06/12/2006 Brain needs time to wake up
06/12/2006 British government ignores ruling on Gulf War syndrome
06/12/2006 Where's Jack?' defense lawyer asks jury in final arguments
06/12/2006 Defense witnesses recant testimony in Saddam trial
06/12/2006 Brazil versus Croatia The Title Defense Begins
06/12/2006 Warrantless Wiretaps In 1st Court Defense
06/12/2006 Don't Be A Victim Neighborhood watch best defense against break-ins 1251 PM
06/12/2006 Don't Be A Victim Neighborhood watch best defense against break-ins 1251 PM
06/12/2006 Ericcson Sells Defense Unit for 521 Million
06/12/2006 Iran, Syria consider mutual defense ties as strategic
06/12/2006 Mexico Breaks Through Iran Defense in Win
06/12/2006 Defense complains about treatment of Canadian terror suspects
06/12/2006 Israeli 'Defense' Minister Peretz 'Regrets' Killing of Civilians in Gaza
06/12/2006 Ericsson sells defense business to Saab
06/12/2006 Saddam lawyer accuses court of hindering defense
06/12/2006 Brazil opens World Cup defense
06/12/2006 Offense Pounds Defense in Brett Favre Softball Tourney
06/12/2006 Saab to Buy Ericsson's Defense Business
06/12/2006 Defense lawyers express concern about more possible suicides at Guantanamo Bay
06/12/2006 American Lawyer Of Saddam Tells Court That Defense At "Serious Disadvantage"
06/12/2006 Ali Kemp foundation sponsors women's self-defense class
06/12/2006 Mavericks defense cooling off the Heat
06/12/2006 Israeli defense minister put off Gaza air strikes suggested by army
06/11/2006 Ericsson agrees to sell its defense business to Saab
06/11/2006 Mavericks 99, Heat 85 Mavericks Defense Baffles ONeal and Heat
06/11/2006 Israeli defense minister says to stop Qassam attacks
06/11/2006 Defense Lawyers Express Concern About More Possible Suicides At Guantanamo Bay
06/11/2006 Mexico Breaks Through Iran Defense in Win
06/11/2006 Defense Works to Shred Duke Rape Charges
06/11/2006 Defense Lawyers Give Stories of Marines Under Investigation
06/11/2006 US builds defenses against Iran threat
06/11/2006 Japan to bolster defense ministry
06/10/2006 Entrapment Defense Hard To Prove
06/10/2006 Germany Celebrates Win, But Concerns Persist Over Defense
06/10/2006 Frank C. Lanza, 74, chairman, CEO of defense contractor
06/10/2006 Legislators testify for defense in corruption case
06/10/2006 McMullen blood test not valid, defense says
06/10/2006 Mark Bechtel A questionable defense could doom the home team
06/09/2006 Cheney Defends Passing Senator in Defense of Eavesdropping
06/09/2006 'Too fat' defense lacking weight
06/09/2006 Defense 2nd Duke Dancer Changed Story
06/09/2006 Defense 2nd Duke Dancer Changed Story
06/09/2006 Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap A Supermarket Defense
06/09/2006 Defense asks for delay in Lockerbie appeal
06/09/2006 Nifong Silent Amid New Defense Claims
06/09/2006 Cyber Defense Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
06/09/2006 Japan moves to upgrade defense unit
06/09/2006 Defense Rests in Britt Murder Trial
06/09/2006 Shania Twain defense doesn't fly
06/09/2006 Defense Feds gave Daley special treatment
06/09/2006 Japan to Upgrade Defense Agency to Ministry
06/09/2006 Mom claims she killed son in self-defense
06/09/2006 Defense lawyer says he'll appeal
06/09/2006 Japanese government approves Defense Agency upgrade bill
06/09/2006 Defense attorney in truck-death case said his opponent met with a judge
06/08/2006 Rebounding, defense a big part of Foster's basketball resumé
06/08/2006 Japanese government approves Defense Agency upgrade bill
06/08/2006 Japan's Defense Agency May Get Upgrade
06/08/2006 Defense rests in Robeson County murder trial
06/08/2006 Duke Lacrosse Defense Team Says Dancer's Statement Omitted
06/08/2006 Duke Lacrosse New Defense Filing
06/08/2006 Duke Defense Wants Lineup Thrown Out
06/08/2006 Defense Accusing Cadet Had Consensual Sex
06/08/2006 DeLay leaves Congress with defense of partisanship
06/08/2006 Convert to Defense in a Down Market
06/08/2006 Prosecution, Defense Rest In Polk Murder Trial
06/08/2006 Prosecution, defense rest in Unger case
06/08/2006 Defense lawyer says he'll appeal
06/08/2006 Video Defense Department discusses details on al-Zarqawi
06/08/2006 NATO Defense Ministers Discuss Alliance's Security Missions
06/08/2006 Mom revises story, says she killed son in self-defense
06/08/2006 Police Mesa woman says shot teenage son in self-defense
06/08/2006 Defense lawyer calls man who killed Providence detective crazy
06/08/2006 Defense lawyer says he'll file appeal
06/08/2006 Sierra Leone AFRC Start Defense At Special Court
06/08/2006 Iraq parliament backs defense, interior ministers
06/08/2006 Iraqi Government Names Interior, Defense Ministers
06/08/2006 Iraq parliament backs defense, interior ministers
06/08/2006 Defense Lawyer knew of hiring allegations
06/08/2006 WL officer offers defense
06/07/2006 NATO defense ministers discuss reforming of Ukrainian defense system
06/07/2006 Charges filed after history erodes self-defense claim in road rage
06/07/2006 East Timor defense
06/07/2006 Japanese government to approve Defense Agency upgrade bill
06/07/2006 URGENT China, U.S. hold defense consultations on closer ties
06/07/2006 Judge OKs defense testimony offering death theories
06/07/2006 Jesus Portrait Defense Still Unsure
06/07/2006 Prosecution and Defense Rest in Death Penalty Trial
06/07/2006 Thompson defense motion denied
06/07/2006 Defense in Aryan Brotherhood trial probes secret prison unit
06/07/2006 Defense attorney tries to limit media coverage of trial
06/07/2006 Self-defense bills OK deadly force Michigan Senate legislation offers protection from civil lawsuits
06/07/2006 Defense Opens at Aryan Brotherhood Trial
06/07/2006 Fletcher's top lawyer denies wrongdoing in defense-fund activities
06/07/2006 L3 chief dies; defense firm vulnerable
06/07/2006 House panel approves $50B more for wars
06/07/2006 L3 chief dies, leaving defense firm vulnerable
06/07/2006 Hilfiger And Axl Rose Brawl, Tommy Says It Was Self Defense
06/07/2006 Carpio will use insanity as defense
06/07/2006 Defense Opens in Aryan Brotherhood Trial
06/07/2006 Afghan Defense Minister To Address NATO
06/07/2006 Fletcher's top lawyer denies wrongdoing in defense-fund activities
06/07/2006 Afghan Defense Minister To Meet NATO Counterparts Amid New Surge In Violence
06/07/2006 Afghan Defense Minister to Address NATO
06/07/2006 Michigan Senate passes self-defense clarification bills
06/06/2006 Commentary It's a cheesy defense, but it's plausible
06/06/2006 Defense in Iraq Death Case Criticizes ‘Rush to Justice’
06/06/2006 East Timor's defense minister meets a rebel leader to discuss crisis
06/06/2006 E. Timor's Defense Minister Meets Rebel Leader
06/06/2006 Defense Opens in Aryan Brotherhood Trial
06/06/2006 Michigan Senate passes self defense bills, now moves to House
06/06/2006 Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap The Quality Defense
06/06/2006 Defense in Iraq death case criticizes "rush to justice"
06/06/2006 Defense in Iraq death case criticizes "rush to justice"
06/06/2006 Defense opens in trial of alleged Aryan Brotherhood gang leaders
06/06/2006 'Operational' missile defense undefined
06/06/2006 ESRB Our Last Defense Against Game Censorship?
06/06/2006 Defense could rule World Cup's Group C
06/06/2006 Defense Lawyers Assigned in Ind. Slayings
06/06/2006 China's bid to expand air defense takes hit
06/06/2006 Russia defense minister proposes submarine, ship holdings
06/06/2006 Defense Minister plays down Black Sea Fleet to Syria rumors
06/06/2006 Lawyer explores defense fund for Fletcher’s legal expenses
06/06/2006 Attorney known for police defense killed in Norman auto accident
06/06/2006 Fletcher aide studies possible defense fund
06/06/2006 FBI mounts a defense in suit tied to Bulger
06/06/2006 Senators Seek Better Defense Imagery
06/05/2006 Lawyer explores defense fund for Fletcher's legal expenses
06/05/2006 Saddam trial set to resume with new defense witnesses
06/05/2006 Defense opens case in contractor's murder trial
06/05/2006 Saddam defense protests witnesses' arrests
06/05/2006 Defense Opens Case in Britt's Murder Trial
06/05/2006 Saddam Defense Witnesses Arrested
06/05/2006 Saddam’s Defense Team Alleges Intimidation
06/05/2006 Vietnamese PM meets with U.S. Defense Secretary
06/05/2006 Saddam defense alleges witness abuse as trial resumes
06/05/2006 Congress Questions Homeland Security Grants
06/05/2006 Saddam Defense Protests Arrest of Witnesses
06/05/2006 Priest’s attorney threatens to sue over legal defense fund
06/05/2006 Canada said set for C4.5 bln Boeing defense order
06/05/2006 Saddam's Defense Team Alleges Intimidation
06/05/2006 Saddam's defense team alleges intimidation
06/05/2006 Defense: Army beat witnesses
06/05/2006 TASER International Presents TASER X26C Citizen Defense System
06/05/2006 Saddam defense protests arrest of witnesses, judge accuses them of perjury
06/05/2006 Saddam trial adjourns after defense objects to witness arrests
06/05/2006 Defense protests arrest of witnesses in Saddam trial
06/05/2006 Saddam defense protests witnesses' arrests
06/05/2006 WICHITA PUBLIC WORKS City plays defense with flood projects
06/05/2006 Saddam defense team disputes Dujail killings
06/05/2006 Defense makes point of ethnicity in politics
06/05/2006 Hussein defense protests arrests of witnesses
06/05/2006 Defense Team Protests Witnesses' Arrests in Saddam Trial
06/05/2006 Saddam Defense Protests Witnesses' Arrests
06/05/2006 Saddam defense protests witnesses' arrests
06/05/2006 Defense protests arrest of witnesses in Saddam trial, judge accuses them of perjury
06/05/2006 Defense resumes putting its case at Saddam trial
06/05/2006 World Cup Angola's Top Priority Defense
06/05/2006 Saddam trial set to resume with new defense witnesses
06/05/2006 Crimea accuses Defense Ministry of “unreasoned actions
06/05/2006 Saddam trial set to resume with new defense witnesses
06/05/2006 A Theater on the Defense Over Spending
06/04/2006 State Secrets Defense Shields Administration From Accountability
06/04/2006 Rumsfeld tells defense experts Iran a terror leader
06/04/2006 8 of Saddam’s Defense Witnesses Flown to Amman for Safety
06/04/2006 World Cup plans defense against racism
06/04/2006 Ruben Mettler, 82; led defense firm
06/04/2006 WHAT'S NEXT? Hopefully more defense, more swagger
06/04/2006 Asian defense chiefs call for joint efforts to fight threats
06/03/2006 West Defense sends Mavs to their first Finals
06/03/2006 Fish and Boat Commission goes on the defense
06/03/2006 Israel Defense Forces Arrest Leading
06/03/2006 Iraq defense, interior ministers should be independent - officials say
06/03/2006 Iran Is a Leader in Terror, Rumsfeld Tells Defense Group
06/03/2006 German Defense Minister ‘Horrified’ at US Massacre Allegation in Iraq
06/03/2006 Bolivia landowners vow self-defense as talks fail
06/03/2006 Give the Defense Department an F
06/03/2006 Defense grant supports UH, Tripler partnership
06/03/2006 Horta sworn in as defense minister
06/02/2006 W.R. Grace defense seeks hearing
06/02/2006 Patronage defense subpoenas city records
06/02/2006 U.S. Defense Secretary to visit Jakarta
06/02/2006 Setback for Libby perjury defense
06/02/2006 Safavian lawyer plans short defense
06/02/2006 Defense wants hearing on keeping some government witnesses out
06/02/2006 Ghana Defense Minister Trembles At Confab
06/02/2006 On the defense against ticks
06/02/2006 Italian, British Defense Ministers to Discuss Italian Withdrawal From Iraq
06/02/2006 Prosecutors want details on classified info in Nacchio defense
06/02/2006 Italian, British Defense Ministers to Discuss Italian Withdrawal From Iraq
06/02/2006 Rumsfeld to Speak at Asian-Pacific Defense Ministers Conference
06/02/2006 Safavian Lawyer Plans a Short Defense in Lobbying Trial
06/02/2006 Sea Breeze exercise unrelated to NATO Ukraine Defense Ministry
06/02/2006 Defense blasts 'flimsy' case; man found not guilty of DUI
06/02/2006 Safavian lawyer plans short defense
06/02/2006 Safavian lawyer plans short defense to charges of concealing ties with Abramoff
06/02/2006 Safavian Lawyer Plans Short Defense
06/01/2006 Nobel laureate named new E.Timor defense minister
06/01/2006 Al-Maliki vows to fill defense, interior posts Patrick Quinn / ASSOCIATED PRESS
06/01/2006 Saddam trial Defense witnesses detained
06/01/2006 Auditors fault missile defense plans
06/01/2006 Sorich defense blasts prosecution witness
06/01/2006 Iraqi PM to Name Interior, Defense Ministers Sunday
06/01/2006 Army Corps Report Criticizes New Orleans Hurricane Defenses
06/01/2006 New Orleans Hurricane Defenses Inadequate, Army Corps Says
06/01/2006 Names of Ministers of Interior and Defense will be announced next Sunday
06/01/2006 Corps of Engineers says storm defenses "a system in name only"
06/01/2006 Airmen train Iraqi soldiers on base defense
06/01/2006 Defense Manufacturing Summit Leveraging Advances in Manufacturing to Support the War Fighter
06/01/2006 Soldiers fired in self-defense, U.S. says
05/31/2006 Prince, defense save Pistons' season
05/31/2006 Prince, Defense Save Pistons' Season
05/31/2006 Saudi Women Rise in Defense of the Veil
05/31/2006 Defense keeps Pistons alive
05/31/2006 Defense requests gag order
05/31/2006 Bolivian farmers plan 'self-defense' units
05/31/2006 Bolivian farmers plan 'self-defense' units
05/31/2006 Bolivia farmers plan for 'self defense'
05/31/2006 Israel Fires at Gaza After Rockets Hit Near Israeli Defense Minister's Home
05/31/2006 Afghan clash U.S. soldiers 'fired in self-defense'
05/31/2006 Homemade rockets land near home of Israel's defense
05/31/2006 Attack the best defense for Iran
05/31/2006 Israel Fires at Gaza After Rockets Hit Near Israeli Defense Ministers Home
05/31/2006 NEW REPORT New Orleans storm defenses "dangerously weak"
05/31/2006 US Military Says Troops Fired in Self-Defense in Kabul Monday
05/31/2006 BAGHDAD, IRAQ Saddam’s ‘victims’ still alive, defense witness tells court
05/31/2006 Ibrahim thrown out of court as prosecution, defense accuse each other of lying
05/31/2006 Saddam trial Defense witness 'offered bribe' by prosecution
05/31/2006 US pleads self-defense in riots
05/31/2006 Saddam's defense team shows DVDs in new session of trial
05/31/2006 US says fired in self defense as Afghans rioted
05/31/2006 Nigeria Obasanjo Changes Appointments in Defense, Security
05/31/2006 Israel and USA to Jointly Develop SRBM Missile Defense
05/31/2006 Defense motion calls for gag order
05/31/2006 Hussein's defense team cries perjury
05/31/2006 Italian defense chief says Italy not to abandon Iraq
05/31/2006 Saddam's defense team accuses witness of perjury
05/31/2006 Saddam defense accuses witness of perjury
05/31/2006 Saddam's defense claims DVD shows witness contradicts himself
05/31/2006 Defense seeks gag order in Russellville student's death
05/31/2006 BlueCat Networks and Mirage Networks Partner to Deliver Industry’s Strongest Defense Against Unautho
05/31/2006 US says troops fired in self defense in Afghan riot
05/31/2006 Russian proposals to Iran still on table defense minister
05/31/2006 CIS defense council sets down guidelines to 2010
05/31/2006 Saddam's Defense Accuses Witness Of Perjury
05/31/2006 Saddam's Defense Team Shows DVDs at Trial
05/31/2006 Saddam defense accuses witness of perjury
05/31/2006 Karabakh conflict should be solved bilaterally defense minister
05/31/2006 Chvez boosts defense spending
05/30/2006 CIS defense ministers to discuss military cooperation in Baku
05/30/2006 Saddam defense witness says executed Shiites still alive
05/30/2006 Business Intelligence U.S. Defense Agency To Use Appian BPM Software
05/30/2006 U.S. Defense Agency To Use Appian BPM Software
05/30/2006 Saddam's defense demands equal time
05/30/2006 Chavez buying weapons, planes
05/30/2006 U.S. deficit slows defense spending
05/30/2006 Defense spending in Latin America
05/30/2006 Saddam Defense Complains About Unfair Treatment
05/30/2006 Saddam demands equal time for defense
05/30/2006 Venezuela spending billions on defense
05/30/2006 Saddam Defense Witness Disputes 148 Shi'ites Were Killed
05/30/2006 Raytheon gets 424M upgrade on missile defense contract
05/30/2006 Duke Lacrosse A Unified Defense
05/30/2006 Common Sense Worst Defense Ever
05/30/2006 Saddam Defense Witness Disputes 148 Shiites Were Killed
05/30/2006 Lentigen, Army team on biodefense research
05/30/2006 Italy Defense Minister Visits Iraq Troops
05/30/2006 Saddam defense claims unfair treatment
05/30/2006 Defense in Saddam Trial Demands Equal Time
05/30/2006 Saddam defense claims unfair treatment
05/30/2006 Arcelor's defense angers some influential shareholders
05/30/2006 Defense in Saddam trial says one of its witnesses was killed
05/30/2006 China, India sign MOU on defense co-op FM
05/30/2006 Hussein defense Witness killed
05/30/2006 East Timor government fires defense minister
05/30/2006 Hussein lawyer says defense witness killed
05/30/2006 Nadal begins French defense with record
05/30/2006 Defense in Saddam trial says witness was killed
05/30/2006 Saddam judge demands defense witness limit
05/30/2006 Saddam Demands Equal Time For Defense In His Trial
05/30/2006 E. Timor defense minister fired
05/30/2006 Saddam trial resumes, defense case to continue
05/30/2006 Defense Witness in Saddam trial killed
05/30/2006 Military districts in Russia set to stay Defense Ministry
05/30/2006 Saddam demands equal time for defense in his trial
05/30/2006 New defense again Malware in Windows Vista!
05/30/2006 Saddam trial resumes, defense case to continue
05/30/2006 Italy defense minister visits Iraq troops
05/29/2006 Ukraine defense minister admits U.S. ship brought arms to Crimea
05/29/2006 Defense tries to suppress evidence
05/29/2006 Peretz aides accuse PM of defense budget ambush
05/29/2006 National, Defense Leaders Honor Valor in 'Place Where Valor Sleeps'
05/29/2006 Defense Secretary Praises Service Members, War Dead
05/29/2006 Defense secretary praised war dead
05/29/2006 Arms program will get 185 bln over 9 years defense minister
05/29/2006 Saddam's trial hears more defense
05/29/2006 Defense witness in Saddam trial sentencing Shiites to death was fair
05/29/2006 Hussein defense continues at trial
05/29/2006 Hussein defense continues
05/29/2006 Hussein defense continues at trial
05/29/2006 Saddam trial resumes with defense testimony
05/29/2006 Israel Selects Raytheon And Rafael For Short-Range Missile-Defense Interceptor
05/28/2006 Saddam-era general eyed for Defense Ministry Sharon Behn / THE
05/28/2006 Defense was key to Swansboro's win
05/28/2006 Cleanup at Defense Depot reveals tons of metal drums, other waste
05/28/2006 Defense, Nifong differ in approach to Duke case
05/28/2006 Supreme Leader praises bravery of Azari people in defense of Iran
05/28/2006 Defense and Interior Ministries Still Undetermined
05/28/2006 Defenseless to invasion
05/27/2006 Defense rests in Abu Ghraib dog handler's trial
05/27/2006 Defense Lacrosse accuser failed to ID defendant in early lineup
05/27/2006 Israel, U.S. Select Rafael For Missile Defense
05/27/2006 Dallas defense does the job against Suns
05/27/2006 Unger defense to begin next week
05/27/2006 Enron Jury Saw Story Defense Missed
05/26/2006 Defense LAX Accuser Failed to ID Defendant
05/26/2006 Defense Rests In Sniper Trial
05/26/2006 Defense rests in Abu Ghraib soldier's trial
05/26/2006 Defense Rests in Sniper Trial
05/26/2006 Defense Rests in Army Dog Handler's Trial
05/26/2006 Russia launches diplomatic defense of Gazprom
05/26/2006 LAX Defense Wants Investigation of 'Wanted' Poster
05/26/2006 Blair, Bush issue defense cooperation plan
05/26/2006 Defense Official Evidence Shows Civilians Murdered By Marines
05/26/2006 Russia to sell air defense systems to Iran
05/26/2006 Defense Rest in Sniper Trial
05/26/2006 Defense Rests in Trial of Abu Ghraib Army Dog Handler
05/26/2006 Muhammad Rests His Defense in Sniper Trial
05/26/2006 Defense says alleged killer suffered emotional distress
05/26/2006 Defense rests in case of Abu Ghraib dog handler
05/26/2006 Muhammad judge limits defense efforts
05/26/2006 Defense rests in Abu Ghraib dog handler abuse case
05/26/2006 Israeli defense group taps Raytheon to create missile interceptor
05/26/2006 Host-based intrusion prevention may be last best defense
05/26/2006 No restrictions on arms exports to Venezuela defense minister
05/26/2006 Russian defense minister talks up military ties with Germany
05/25/2006 Interim defense chief focuses on stabilizing Baghdad
05/25/2006 Russian, German defense ministers to talk military cooperation
05/25/2006 Muhammad struggles with reluctant witnesses during his defense
05/25/2006 Duke Lacrosse Defense Seeks Accuser Description of Attackers
05/25/2006 Iran conducts missile test US defense official