World news about “Anders Fogh Rasmussen” published by euronews.
NATO’s Rasmussen: cuts herald defence sharing NATO’s intervention in Libya may have resulted in the successful toppling of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, but it also raised awkward questions about the… 24/01/2012
Rasmussen says no NATO ground troops for Libya Euronews asked NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen for a clear view of alliance-led military activity. Our correspondent in Brussels made reference… 28/03/2011
NATO not fazed by WikiLeaks releases Among the organisations placed in the spotlight by the recent WikiLeaks’ release of confidential military and diplomatic documents is NATO. In his first… 10/12/2010
NATO-Russia fail to agree on missile defenceNATO and Russia have failed to reach an agreement on missile defence after a meeting in Brussels. The two sides have agreed to keep on talking but the… 08/12/2011
NATO-Russia tensions over missile defenceNATO says Russian rhetoric suggests a fundamental misunderstanding of the scale and purpose of its missile defence plans. Russia’s Foreign Affairs… 08/12/2011
NATO chief in Libya as alliance mission endsNATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has travelled to Tripoli for a surprise visit, on the day the organisation’s mission in Libya officially… 31/10/2011
Tripoli airport to resume normal serviceDespite the imminent end of NATO’s mission, most aircraft have remained grounded at Tripoli airport as the no-fly zone remains in place until midnight… 31/10/2011
With Gaddafi dead, Libyans promised help in rebuildingInternational figures involved in leading the offensive against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi are focusing on Libya moving forward now that the former leader is… 21/10/2011
Gaddafi regime is ‘clearly crumbling’: NATO chiefNATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Monday repeated his call for Muammar Gaddafi to step aside as rebels pushed to take control of… 22/08/2011
NATO prolongs Libya bombing missionNATO is extending its Libyan mission by a further 90 days with Muammar Gaddafi having apparently ruled out stepping down. Secretary General, Anders Fogh… 01/06/2011
NATO questions Tripoli ‘cease-fire’NATO has said raids will continue in Libya for as long as Muammar Gaddafi’s forces endanger civilians. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen made clear… 11/04/2011
NATO discusses all military options in LibyaNATO has announced it is to reposition its naval forces closer to Libya with all military options seemingly on the table. NATO leaders met in Brussels to… 10/03/2011
NATO’s Rasmussen says WikiLeaks damages diplomacyNATO’S chief has renewed his criticisms of WikiLeaks. Anders Fogh Rassmussen believes the release of classified documents could endanger lives. He told… 09/12/2010
NATO signs new Afghan dealNATO has announced a new phase of its operation in Afghanistan – a transition period in which combat troops will withdraw by 2015, handing over control of… 20/11/2010
NATO at crossroads faced with new threatsWhat strategy for the next decade is NATO about to adopt? The alliance was built to repulse an invasion of any of its members by the Soviet Union, in a… 16/11/2010
NATO seeks “fresh start” with RussiaRussia and NATO will agree to explore ways to cooperate on a missile defence system at a summit this week that will lead to an improvement in relations… 15/11/2010
NATO and Russia rebuild tiesFor the last two and a half years NATO and Russia have been striving to warm their relations. Ahead of the Lisbon summit that process seems to be bearing… 15/11/2010
NATO head “regrets” Pakistani soldier deathsThe head of NATO has apologised for the deaths of Pakistani soldiers in a strike against Taliban militants near the country’s border with… 04/10/2010
NATO leader warns of deep defence cutsNATO’s Secretary General has warned that the economic crisis will force deeper cuts in defence spending than have already been implemented. Anders Fogh… 11/06/2010
Interview: NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen‘‘We are in Afghanistan to protect our populations against terrorism and prevent Afghanistan from once again becoming a safe haven for terrorists,’‘ Anders… 25/05/2010
NATO examines proposals for futureA panel of experts led by former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has put forward recommendations for NATO’s future strategy. The military alliance… 17/05/2010
NATO ‘favours protecting Afghan civilians over hunting Taliban’NATO recommends favouring civilian protection in Afghanistan over hunting the Taliban, and fast-track training for Afghan army and police personnel. This was… 23/10/2009
NATO vows to protect Afghan votersNATO’s new leader has called on Afghan voters to defy the Taliban and support the upcoming Presidential election. Anders Fogh Rasmussen made Kabul his first… 05/08/2009
New leader for NATO as Turkey falls in lineNATO leaders agreed unanimously on Saturday to appoint Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen as the next head of the alliance after Turkey dropped its… 04/04/2009
