Sentences with phrase «as military activity»

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«We have consistently called on China, as well as other claimants, to refrain from further land reclamation, construction of new facilities, and militarization of disputed features, and to commit to managing and resolving disputes peacefully with other claimants,» a Pentagon official told CNBC when asked about China's recent military activity in the area.

Also banned: instructions on «on how to make or use weapons if the goal is to injure or kill people,» unless there is «clear context that the content is for an alternative purpose (for example, shared as part of recreational self - defense activities, training by a country's military, commercial video games, or news coverage).»

Defense contractors have traditionally looked at themselves as the innovation for the U.S. military, but looking to commercial technology start - ups has been an increasingly growing activity for them.

The U.S. Treasury handed down the penalties on seven Russian oligarchs, 12 businesses and 17 Russian government officials, in response to what it described as their involvement in Russia's «malign» activities, ranging from military involvement in Ukraine and Syria to cyber crimes and alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. election.

Their activities vary greatly, ranging from manning entry gates of military bases and embassies (classified as «static» work) to shuttling clients about in armoured vehicles (known as «mobile»).

Established in 2006 by Australian activist Julian Assange as a means to anonymously divulge sensitive information about countries and institutions, Wikileaks was best known for its revelations about U.S. military operations, diplomatic activities, detention camps and abetting of NSA leaker Edward Snowden — until 2016, when the site involved itself in the U.S. presidential election by releasing troves of Democratic party emails allegedly supplied by Russian operatives.

As Zimbabwe experiences extreme volatility in the price of Bitcoin, which topped $ 13,500 this week amid military intervention, uncertainty is also pushing activity up across the world.

As part of its commitment to bringing joy, Target has partnered with the USO, Heidi Murkoff and What to Expect to host baby showers for expectant service members and military spouses, and supports military families through the USO's Family Activity Pack and EmPaCt programs.

You can choose to go to any off - base religious function you like, but you can not enforce a religious activity for the military and then try to pass it off as «freedom.»

World Vision subscribes to the humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality and therefore rejects any involvement in any political, military or terrorist activities and maintains its independence as a humanitarian aid agency committed to serving the poor, especially children.

• Military activities against Nicaragua have included covert operations carried out through groups such as the National Security Council, the CIA, and other «secret teams» of mercenaries, arms merchants, and drug - runners.

It is supremely hypocritical for anyone in the military, AND against the law, to discriminate or force anyone to participate in a religious gesture as part of a government funded and sanctioned activity.

As the elder Bartlett spoke out against the draft and against any form of universal military training, he also took a stand against Senator McCarthy and his anti-communist activities.

Civil defence and current expenditure on previous military activities — such as veterans» benefits, demobilization and weapon destruction — are excluded.

As part of activities to intensify pressure on government to withdraw the Ghana - US Military Cooperation Agreement, the Ghana First Patriotic Front and Coalition for Ghana's Sovereignty will be staging a second demonstration in Tamale to lodge their displeasure.

Partnership activities often include not only defence and military cooperation, but also subjects as broad as civil - military relations, civil emergency planning, or scientific and environmental research.

As part of Civil — Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities aimed at supporting locals in its Areas of Responsibility, the Headquarters 3 Division (Sector 2) Nigerian...

As the previous section should make clear, Rwanda's history in the region gives it a complex web of overlapping military, economic, social and emotive reasons to continue activities in Eastern Congo.

Giving an insight into the operational activities of Operation Lafiya Dole, General Nicholas told the team of the impending Operation Last Hold, which he described as an operation driven by civil — military activities geared towards giving back the IDPs their lives and supporting them to return to their communities through provision of agricultural implements for farming and fishing, rebuilding of accommodation structures, provision of medical support and seedlings.

The development came as the opposition Syrian National Council announced it was forming a «military bureau» to coordinate the activities of rebels, the Associated Press news agency reported.

As warplanes head to Iraq, a period of non military - activity looks a long way off.

Nevertheless, the report claimed: «The MoD's youth policy contradicts this, describing military curricula activities in educational establishments as a «powerful tool for facilitating recruitment especially if the skills developed through curricular activities have a direct bearing on military requirements».»

There are more subtle issues, such as: if the US's military activity in the middle - east, including our indulgence in «optional wars» is at least partially responsible for the breaking out of absurdly violent terror organizations, then is it right for the US to compound our own mistaken actions with more military actions of an even greater magnitude, i.e., by going nuke?

The Regional Minister who doubles as the REGSEC Chairman, Salifu Saeed, condemned the deadly incidents and promised that joint police and military patrol teams will intensify their night operations to clamp down on the activities of armed robbers in the region.

The group, which said it visited Makurdi, Logo Guma, Gwer, Gwer West, Okpokwu, Agatu, Buruku, Kwande LGAs in Benue as well as Taraba and Nasarawa states, submitted that the coming of the military had enhanced the movement of Fulani herdsmen into the state rather than curtailing their activities.

Since 1961, the Antarctic Treaty, now with 52 signers, has ensured that Antarctica can be used only for peaceful purposes such as scientific research, and not for military or commercial activities such as energy extraction.

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, used functional MRI to evaluate brain activity in 15 devout Christians and 15 nonbelievers as the volunteers assessed the truth or falsity of a series of statements, some of which were religious («angels exist») and others nonreligious («Alexander the Great was a very famous military ruler»).

The UK has seen legal challenges to its military activities in Iraq and Afghanistan — an example of how the law can be used as part of a hybrid war strategy in on - going conflict.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with military activities for as long as wars have been fought — but this disorder was only named in the 1980s.

Jolie Harrison works at NOAA managing programs to implement the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act that: 1) allow for incidental marine mammal take resulting from activities such as military training or seismic surveys, and 2) allow for research, enhancement, and photography of marine mammals and ESA - listed fish and sea turtles.

Additional activities related to the military member's covered active duty or call to covered active duty status when the University and the Postdoctoral Scholar agree that such activity qualifies as an exigency and agree to both the timing and duration of the leave.

While the six - acre Military Park may not be as expansive, it has some impressive sights and engaging activities as well.

Here the acting is wooden (puppet wooden), lines spoken too fast (as if to emphasize their meaninglessness), the child characters generally acting like adults, adults acting like children, all running around in a simple story, but even more, after awhile, you realize it is about a bunch sets and objects that look like a kid's dreams of military heroism and futile activities carried out in an oddly precise manner.

Operation Military Pride This volunteer organization offers a variety of activities for supporting troops, such as writing letters, drawing, and sending cards and packages.

But rather than threatening the funding that compensates for federal activity in local school districts, policymakers should build on efforts such as the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission that seek to make school transitions for military familiesMilitary Interstate Children's Compact Commission that seek to make school transitions for military familiesmilitary families easier.

Resources focus on such topics as literacy, school climate, special populations, physical activity, military alliances, health and safety, male engagement, special education, and urban family engagement.

How many more military activities, commemorations, celebrations and values will schools be asked to absorb as the season of remembrance and recognition extends year - round?

The base budget covers programs that constitute the department's normal activities, such as the development and procurement of weapon systems and the day - to - day operations of the military and civilian workforce.

He is excellent in executing all manner of activities like policing duties, military functions, search and rescue and even as guide dogs for people who are sightless or those with damaged eyesight.

Their versatile nature makes them excel in activities such as herding, racing, military services and sighting.

Fort Barry and Fort Cronkhite — whose structures now serve as National Park Service facilities — were once nerve centers of Marin Headlands military activities long ago.

As to no - travel areas, do not enter the Gaza Strip, West Bank, or regions bordering Syria, Egypt, or Lebanon; all are considered extremely dangerous and high - risk due to high military conflict and activity.

Notes: Group Size Notes: Max 16, avg 12 Optional Activities: Moscow ▪ River Cruise - USD12 ▪ Pushkin Fine Arts Museum - USD8 ▪ Tretyakov Gallery - USD8 ▪ St Basils Cathedral - USD5 ▪ Bolshoi Theatre - various USD50 - USD250 Ekaterinburg ▪ Military History Museum - USD5 ▪ Ekaterinburg Opera theatre - USD7 - USD150 Irkutsk ▪ Regional Museum)- USD4 Listvyanka ▪ Russian Banya - USD5 Lake Baikal ▪ Boat Trip - USD40 p / boat p / hr What To Take: You will be on the move a good deal, so pack as lightly as possible (try to stay under 10 kg / 22 lb).

(2) A military activity carried out by DOD as of the effective date of these regulations and specifically identified in the section entitled «Department of Defense Activities» of the FMP / FEIS is not considered a pre-existing activity if: (i) It is modified in such a way that requires the preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., relevant to a Sanctuary resource or quality; (ii) It is modified, including but not limited to changes in location or frequency, in such a way that its possible adverse effects on Sanctuary resources or qualities are significantly greater than previously considered for the unmodified activity; (iii) It is modified, including but not limited to changes in location or frequency, in such a way that its possible adverse effects on Sanctuary resources or qualities are significantly different in manner than previously considered for the unmodified activity; or (iv) There are new circumstances or information relevant to a Sanctuary resource or quality that were not addressed in the FMP / FEIS.

In 1995, the military transferred its land to Golden Gate National Recreation Area and in 2000, the last soldiers left Fort Baker as the 91st Division (Training Support) moved their activities to Camp Parks, California.

A number of standing Working Groups have been formed to provide the Council with ongoing input on such areas as education, fishing, conservation issues, port and harbor interests, and military activities.

You are part of a group that has been sent to investigate reported Harvester activity in the region of the ruins of an ancient city that was once used as military base for an organization that was a precursor to the GDF, which is where the game begins.

With the Thors Military Academy being the central hub of the game, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel's progression system is slightly different from past entries in the series, with characters taking part, as already mentioned, in different school activities.

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In the times of the Soviet Union the Basic Military Training (BMT) was termed «Zarnista»; and has now evolved as a fun activity that brings the community together.