Global military spending hits high but growth slows

Tweet Share this STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Worldwide military spending edged up in 2010 to a record $1.6 trillion, a leading think-tank said on Monday.Global spending rose 1.3 percent in real terms, a slowdown from 5.9 percent the year before as the economic downturn... EmailPrint Related NewsBudget deal avoids shutdown, fight aheadSat, Apr 9 2011With no budget deal, government shutdown loomsFri, Apr 8 2011Expectations of rising rates to propel euro higherFri, Apr 8 2011Congress pushes for final budget dealThu, Apr 7 2011WRAPUP 11-U.S. Congress races clock for budget dealThu, Apr 7 2011 Analysis & OpinionPakistan’s nuclear weapons, a deterrent against India, but also United States ?Why a government shutdown is even possible

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