Sentences with phrase «air attacks against»

Yet several scholarly works state that the British used air attacks against civilian demonstrators.

Harris felt that a concerted air attack against the German capital would break the morale of its citizens and cause Germany to capitulate.

Not exact matches

Russia has threatened to use its air defenses against US missile strikes, and Russian officials have threatened to counterattack if US missiles fly over Syria, potentially by attacking US Navy ships or submarines.

U.S. military fighter - attack jets, bombers and drones have dropped more than 67,000 bombs since the 2014 start of Operation Inherent Resolve, the Defense Department's mission against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, according to information provided by Air Forces Central Command.

The NATO foreign ministers meeting follows the poisoning of Sergei Skripal, a former Russian agent in Britain, and Western air strikes against Russia - allied Syria, which the United States accused of a chemical attack in Douma on April 7.

Most recently, the Houthis have increased missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, and though Saudi air defenses have neutralized these launches, they propagate further escalation of the conflict in Yemen.

Defense spending aside, transatlantic rifts could also occur should Trump continue to make critical foreign policy decisions without first consulting allies (as in the April 7 air strike against Syria in response to a chemical - weapons attack) or if he presses NATO allies to make stronger military contributions in Syria or Afghanistan.

They include the «chilling effects» of libel suits, the perennial conflicts between property and access, the three out of four publishers who intervene in news decisions affecting their local markets, the advertisers» freedom to move their money to where their interests are, industry self - regulation in broadcasting and advertising, the backlash against conveying under duress (as in a hostage crisis) points of view that are never aired as directly without duress, the flareups of book banning and censorship of textbooks, the rout of the civil rights movement, the retreat from principles of fairness and equality (even where never implemented), the attack on scientific and humane teaching, the threat of self - appointed media watchdogs to also spy on teachers in the classroom, and the general vigor of ancient orthodoxies masquarading as neo-this and neo-that.

Florida's m.o. was to prevent big plays on the ground and attack against the air.

From that point, Wisconsin was its usual self: stingy against the run, patient with its own rushing attack, and good enough through the air for a significant cushion.

Walcott though limited would be very confident against Man united Cech (No word he has shocked me, Wow this guy is too great for a team with wenger as coach) Bellerin (He really has to improve his attacking side nd try to take on defenders) Chambers (Hez really good against de big guns & always gud in de middle of de park) Kos (Hez been a bit de-moltivated due to wengers lack of ambition hope Man u will do) Mon (link - up with walcott on the left would be breath of fresh air) Coq (great tackler, stamina & power) Ramsey (great passer of de ball, professional & great stamina) Sanchez (on the right, so he won't always play predictably) Walcott (thats where he was effective the last time against man u) Welbeck (Pace, goals & trickery) Giroud (Power, bully, link - up & goals) 4 -4-2 formation

They like to alternate methods, but I think they spent so much time working on their patterns against Cleveland because that's how they'll attack the Cowboys — through the air.

I am sure Ramsey will find his attacking touch very soon.Coq was superb and just put Silava our of the game, he was also fanatstic in air and did not allow city to pass to Aguero I am ok with the idea of waiting for Schnideraline in the summer as I think Le Coq will do the job for rest of the season Once we have played the spurs away, we will only left with one tough away match against Man United towards the end.

Likewise, though there have been denials of direct support from the air for rebel operations on the ground, the media reported that rebel advances on towns like Ajdabiya (and others) was only made possible because of coalition attacks against Libya military forces defending those towns.

Against the backdrop of continued attacks and killings in Taraba State by herdsmen and bandits, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday 12 May 2018 deployed its Special Forces to the newly established 23 Quick Response Wing (QRW), Nguroje in Taraba State.

Against the backdrop of continued attacks and killings in Taraba State by herdsmen and bandits, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday 12 May 2018 deployed its Special Forces...

Anderson Cooper last night defended CNN's reporting of an intelligence briefing the president - elect reportedly received on Russia against a flurry of attacks by Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway, hours after Trump's accusation that the network aired «fake news.»

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will induct two newly acquired Mi - 35M attack helicopters into its inventory to help improve the aerial component of the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations against Boko Haram terrorists in the North East.

In a statement by its Director of Public Relations & Information, Air Commodore Dele Alonge, the Force says, «It is instructive to note that with the recent successes recorded by the military in the North East against the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT), intelligence reports revealed that due to the fierce attack on the sect, the BHT elements are presently in disarray and looking for soft targets to strike especially military installations.»

That's why Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (Nev.) aired his first attack ad against Sharron Angle just three days after the tea party - backed candidate won the June 9 GOP primary.

** KILL 3 ARMED BANDITS IN KADUNA STATE The Nigerian Military in a joint operation involving the Army, the Air force and Civilian JTF at the weekend, overcame an ambush attack launched by Boko Haram terrorists against troops at their camp in Chukungudu, Sambisa Forest -LSB-...]

The Nigerian Military in a joint operation involving the Army, the Air force and Civilian JTF at the weekend, overcame an ambush attack launched by Boko Haram terrorists against troops at their camp in Chukungudu, Sambisa Forest vicinity, killing 19 terrorists including one of their wanted Commanders.

The PlasmaWave ionization technology attacks pollutants at a molecular level and can even be effective against viruses, bacteria, and gasses in the air.

In Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, these had very simple inputs and could pop a knocked - down enemy back into the air, leaving them defenseless against a continued barrage of attacks.

Back in London, there was not a light to be seen in the bomb - shattered streets, where blackout shades were kept drawn against the nightly air attacks, and people fumbled home from work in the permanent gloom.

Although the combat for Kat is quite simple, she can attack in both the air or on the ground as she uses gravity powers against her enemies like a Jedi plus she has some melee attacks such as kicking.

Pounce attacks are a great deterrent against air vehicles annoyingly flying and dropping mines around you.

This «astroturfing» model has been used by AFP to launch groups pushing distortions against other progressive priorities: «-- The «Hot Air Tour» promoting global warming skepticism and attacking environmental regulations.

A California - style attack, a genuine protocol, against bad air will be the best offense over the near term (50 years) to alleviate man - made economic effects.

He has introduced legislation to spur development of wind, solar and geothermal energy, knowing that they can deliver sustainable energy and new jobs, and has stood up against attacks on the EPA because he understands that clean air and water save American lives.

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While Obama and Reid stood firm against attacks on the Clean Air Act, they clearly caved to pressure from special interest groups on this matter.

Nahle's attacks appear to be arguing against Galileo by pointing out paper airplanes, hot air balloons, parachutes, etc, and saying that Galileo's theory is simplistic crap.