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Navy bribery fugitive 'Fat Leonard' seeks Venezuelan asylum

The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” who is at the center of one of the U.S. Navy’s worst corruption scandals, has requested asylum in Venezuela, according to a law enforcement official in the South American country

The Independent UK

Experts: 'Fat Leonard' may be Venezuela's bargaining chip

A fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” who claims to have incriminating sex photos of top U.S. Navy brass could become the latest bargaining chip in Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s efforts to win official recognition from the Biden administration

The Independent UK

‘Fat Leonard’ arrested in Venezuela, ending 16 days on the run

Leonard Glenn Francis, the Malaysian defense contractor known as “Fat Leonard” who fled home arrest in San Diego earlier this month, was arrested Tuesday morning in Venezuela as he attempted to board an airplane at the Caracas international airport, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

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Fugitive fraudster Fat Leonard finally captured fleeing Venezuela airport

‘Fat Leonard’ Francis bilked the navy out of at least $35m in his extensive bribery scheme

The Independent UK

Kingpin of US Navy scam in Asia caught

A military contractor at the centre of a major US Navy corruption scandal in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia has been arrested in Venezuela, where he had fled after escaping house arrest in California.

Bangkok Post

‘Fat Leonard’ nabbed in Venezuela after fleeing US Navy trial

Leonard Glenn Francis fled the US earlier this month ahead of sentencing for his role in a massive bribery scandal.

Al Jazeera

US and Canadian Warships Sail through Taiwan Strait

A US destroyer and a Canadian frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday in the latest joint operation aimed at reinforcing the route's status as an international waterway. Beijing views as its own both democratic Taiwan and the narrow body of water separating the island from mainland China --…

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China says will do all it can for peaceful Taiwan ‘reunification’

Beijing says the self-ruled island is part of China and has been increasingly assertive over its claim.

Al Jazeera

Plane strikes vulture in the air before plummeting to ground and crashing into houses

One pilot was badly burnt in some power lines with his parachute entangled and the other was found not far away from the site of the crash in Texas, US

Daily Mirror

U.S., Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait for 2nd time in a year

A U.S. Navy warship and a Canadian frigate made a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, the militaries of both nations said, at a time of heightened military tension between Beijing and Taipei.

Reuters

'First Scot in Space' Astronaut Brian Binnie passes away at age of 69

The family of the 'beloved' Scot announced earlier this week the sad passing of the former US Navy fighter pilot.

Daily Record

US-Taliban prisoner swap: Who are Mark Frerichs, Bashir Noorzai?

US hails release of navy veteran Mark Frerichs by Afghanistan, exchanged for convicted drug trafficker Bashir Noorzai.

Al Jazeera

Australia to decide on further Triton maritime drone orders after defence review

Australia will decide on whether to order up to four more Northrop Grumman Corp MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance drones after a defence review next year, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) official said.

Reuters

Man builds traditional pub inside his house to stop him feeling homesick in America

The homesick Brit splashed out £10,000 on building his own traditional boozer in the back room of his and on finding out the Queen had died, he raised a glass to her in his own pub

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Release of more classified UFO videos will ‘harm national security’, US Navy spokesperson says

‘No portions of the videos can be segregated for release,’ Navy says

Radio France Internationale

France, US tussle to sell fighter jets for India's homemade aircraft carrier

French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has offered to equip India’s homemade aircraft carrier with Rafale jets. But the French firm faces stiff competition from America's Boeing, which is pitching F-18 fighter planes for the new vessel.

Al Jazeera

US offers reward for fugitive Malaysian contractor ‘Fat Leonard’

Leonard Glenn Francis had pleaded guilty in a $35m bribery case involving US Navy officials.

The Independent UK

Leonard Francis: How did big fish in Navy bribery case get away?

The big, jovial personality of the Malaysian defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” got him favors across Asia, where he became rich by wooing US Navy commanders with wild sex parties and luxury gifts

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The Independent UK

Navy wants new destroyer with lasers, hypersonic missiles

The Navy is getting ready to turn the chapter on its workhorse destroyer, the Arleigh Burke, which went into production more than 30 years ago

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Malaysian contractor flees ahead of US Navy scandal sentencing

‘Fat Leonard’ cut off GPS monitor and fled California home weeks ahead of sentencing in extensive US Navy bribery case.

The Guardian - US

US Marshals Services face questions after ‘Fat Leonard’ flees house arrest

Leonard Francis, contractor in US navy’s worst corruption scandal, was able not only to escape but also rented vans to load up his possessions

Tribune News Service

‘Fat Leonard,’ set to finally be sentenced in long-running Navy bribery scheme, is on the lam

SAN DIEGO — The military contractor known as “Fat Leonard,” the mastermind behind the worst public corruption scandal in U.S. Navy history who was three weeks away from being sentenced in the case, is on the run.

Reuters

Malaysian contractor in U.S. Navy bribery case escapes house arrest - media

A Malaysian businessman at the center of a major U.S. Navy bribery scandal has escaped house arrest ahead of his impending sentencing by cutting off his monitoring anklet, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Solomon Islands PM says ban on foreign navy ships to be lifted "soon"

A snap ban on foreign military vessels docking in Solomon Islands is poised to be lifted, its leader told parliament Monday. The controversial issue could see the South Pacific nation become a pawn in a strategic tug-of-war between China and the United States. France, which shares a maritime border between…

The Independent UK

US Navy assault ship takes part in Baltic Sea training

U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge is taking part in international training in the Baltic Sea amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions in the region

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