09 March 2008 Military News

Coalition Forces Train To Keep Sea Lanes Open Navy NewsStand 09 Mar 2008 -- U.S., U.K. and Kuwait forces completed a mine countermeasures exercise (MCMEX) March 6 in the Persian Gulf.
USS Cleveland: Afloat Forward Staging Base in the Gulf Navy NewsStand 09 Mar 2008 -- Amphibious transport dock USS Cleveland (LPD 7) completed first-time Interaction Patrols (IPATS) by integrating the use of a landing craft utility (LCU) with air assets during a recent series of exercises in the Persian Gulf.

Pakistani Opposition Parties Form Coalition Government VOA 09 Mar 2008 -- Two rival opposition political parties in Pakistan have agreed to form a governing coalition after emerging on top in last month's national election
Myanmar: UN envoy holds talks with senior Government ministers UN News Centre 09 Mar 2008 -- Continuing his latest mission to promote democratization and national reconciliation in Myanmar, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser today met with senior Government ministers in Yangon.
Zapatero's Socialists Win In Spain Elections VOA 09 Mar 2008 -- Spain's Socialist Party led by Prime Minister Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is claiming victory in Sunday's parliamentary election
Malaysian Prime Minister Faces Calls for Resignation VOA 09 Mar 2008 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi is facing calls for his resignation, after his ruling coalition lost critical ground to opposition parties in general elections