GREATEST HITS 2013: 20,000 U.S. M-16s stolen from unguarded warehouse in Kuwait

GREATEST HITS 2013: 20,000 U.S. M-16s stolen from unguarded warehouse in Kuwait

Special to WorldTribune.com Originally published April 9, 2013 ABU DHABI — Kuwait has reported the theft of a massive amount of U.S. weapons. The Interior Ministry said thieves broke into a warehouse and stole a huge amount of firearms and ammunition. The ministry said 20,000 U.S.-origin M-16 assault rifles and 15,000 rounds for 9mm pistols […]

Egypt orders 100,000 pistols in urgent move to get striking police back to work

Egypt orders 100,000 pistols in urgent move to get striking police back to work

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt plans to procure 100,000 pistols for police. Officials said the Interior Ministry has approved a plan to procure 9mm pistols for Egyptian police. They said the ministry would procure at least 100,000 firearms in an effort to defuse a revolt within the police. “We hope to acquire the first […]