Topic: Robert Wood

Two Westminster police officers were award purple hearts and eight others received medals for valorous service for their roles in stopping two...

Robotic Insects See Improvement

Flying insect-like robots that would be able to navigate situations too dangers for humans—such as environmental hazards and forest fires—are one...
Ever wonder how the single driveshaft in your car manages to power two (or more) wheels simultaneously? The answer is the differential, a device...

US tells Pakistan of concerns over visa delays

The United States said Thursday it has raised its "serious concerns" with Pakistan over the delays of hundreds of visas for officials and contractors, saying programs could be hurt."Hundreds of visa applications and renewals for US officials and contracto

No word from Iran on detained American hikers: US

The United States was still awaiting official confirmation Monday from Tehran on the arrest of three American hikers who entered Iranian territory from Iraq, a US State Department spokesman said.White House national security adviser Jim Jones had said Sun
Opening a round of hot dog diplomacy with Iran, the State Department said Tuesday it is letting US embassies invite Iranian diplomats to their Fourth of July celebrations this year.It would be the first time in nearly 30 years that Iranian ...

Obama renews sanctions on Syria

US President Barack Obama has renewed sanctions on Syria amid continuing concerns about its role supporting militants in the region, State Department spokesman Robert Wood said Friday. Copyright 2009  AFP Global Edition

US probes civilian deaths in Afghan clashes

The United States has said that it is launching a joint investigation with the Afghan government into clashes between Taliban and security forces amid reports of civilian casualties."Coalition forces and the Afghan government have received reports of civi

US calls on NKorea to release journalists

The United States reiterated its call Friday for the release of two detained US journalists, following reports that the two women would stand trial for unspecified crimes."We continue to call on the North Koreans to release the two Americans so they ...