JERUSALEM - Israel's defense minister issued a tough ultimatum to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday, saying he would use his considerable power to topple the coalition government if the Israeli leader does not step aside to face corruption ...

JERUSALEM - Israel's defense minister said today he would use his considerable power to topple the coalition government if Prime Minister Ehud Olmert does not step aside to face corruption allegations. The comments by Ehud Barak increased the growing ...

Brazil may double limit on foreign stakes in airlines April 25th, 2008 SAO PAULO, April 24 (Reuters) - The government of Brazilmay more than double the stake foreign companies can buy indomestic airlines to stimulate investment in the overstretchedindustry, Defense Minister Nelson Jobim said

CNN - The guerrilla who killed the rebel leader known as Ivan Rios will receive a share of up to $2.7 million in reward money, said Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos.