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McCain urges Obama to speed up Afghan decisionU.S. Sen. John McCain told a news conference at the Halifax International Security Forum that the delay in reaching a decision on Afghan strategy is creating uncertainty within the military as the situation in Afghanistan continues to... |
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'Don't believe Schalit disinformation'Following various reports of progress in efforts to secure the release of captured IDF soldier Gilad Schalit , IDF Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Avi Benayahu warned Friday against believing "disinformation." "We're reading a lot of things in the... |
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Lexington Herald-Leader | 12 hours ago
Senate hopefuls squabble about terrorism, coal
...copies of a page on Paul 's campaign Web site in May that said Paul "couldn't agree more" with a comment by U.S. Military Chief Mike Mullen that Guantanamo should be shut down. Paul , the son of Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas ,...
In this article: Rand Paul, Coal, Daniel Mongiardo, Guantanamo, Kentucky, Texas, and U.S.
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New Kerala | 19 hours ago
Musharraf funnelling money to aides to improve his image ahead of return: Report
Lahore , Nov.20 : Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has reportedly funnelled a large amount of money to his former aides in the country in order to improve his image, as he is planning a return to the country 's political...
In this article: Pervez Musharraf, Muammar Qaddafi, Pakistan, Lahore, Libya, and UAE
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washingtonpost.com | 19 hours ago
Holder's decision on Mohammed trial defended
Reasonable minds can disagree about Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to prosecute Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four other alleged Sept. 11 perpetrators in a Manhattan federal court. But some prominent criticisms are exaggerated, and...
In this article: Eric Holder, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, Defendant, Attorney General, Zacarias Moussaoui, Manhattan, Osama bin Laden, and New York
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washingtonpost.com | 19 hours ago
Michael Gerson on Obama's dysfunctional decision making
...and have become reflected on the ground in Afghanistan. One key to the success of the surge in Iraq was the close cooperation of Gen. David Petraeus , in charge of military operations, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker , who led the civilian efforts.
In this article: Stanley McChrystal, Robert Gates, Afghanistan, Culprit, University of Chicago, and David Petraeus
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Telegraph.co.uk - International news | 22 hours ago
John Kerry 's daughter arrested on suspicion of drink driving
...been arrested in Hollywood on suspicion of drink driving. Published: 7:00AM GMT 20 Nov 2009 Alexandra Kerry , the daughter of Senator John Kerry , in Cannes , 2004 Photo: PA The 36-year-old aspiring filmmaker was stopped by police shortly...
In this article: Alexandra Kerry, John Kerry, David Mamet, Tmz.com, Internet Movie Database, British Airways, Cannes Film Festival, Josh Brolin, and The Last Full Measure
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Reuters | 1 day ago
Sen. John Kerry 's daughter arrested in Hollywood
Senator John Kerry's elder daughter, Alexandra , who made a red-carpet splash at the Cannes film festival five years ago in a see-through dress, was arrested in Hollywood on Thursday on suspicion of drunken driving. The 36-year-old aspiring...
In this article: John Kerry, Hollywood, Cannes Film Festival, Misdemeanor, Tmz.com, Internet Movie Database, David Mamet, Josh Brolin, The Last Full Measure, and Mr. Sterling
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MSNBC.com | 1 day ago
Mullen: Obama Afghan. decision soon
From NBC 's Betsy ClineChairman of the Joint Chiefs Adm. Mike Mullen said today the president's decision on troop levels was imminent for Afghanistan , though he didn't know exactly when. In response to a question about what worries him most,...
In this article: Mike Mullen, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and NBC
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Detroit News | 1 day ago
Veto threatens Jan. vote in Iraq
...to avoid holding a vote during a Shiite religious festival toward the end of that month. No date has been set for the vote. Gen. Raymond Odierno , who leads U.S. forces in Iraq , said at a news conference that the military can adjust its...
In this article: Iraq, United States, White House, Democracy, Raymond Odierno, U.N., and Kwame Kilpatrick
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The Times of India - World | 1 day ago
Bhutto assassination: UN body quizzes Musharraf
...body probing former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination has met and questioned former President Pervez Musharraf in a "frank and cordial" conversation. The body, looking into the facts and circumstances behind...
In this article: Pervez Musharraf, United Nations, Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan, Ban Ki-moon, Bhutto assassination, Dawn newspaper, Nasim Ashraf, and Rehman Malik
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USATODAY.com | 1 day ago
Veto of election law could delay Iraqi vote
...troops about 60 days after the vote, if security in Iraq remains relatively stable. "What I believe I have is flexibility," Odierno said. The latest drama of al-Hashemi 's veto halted election preparations, said Hamdiya al-Hussaini ,...
In this article: Ray Odierno, Iraq, Nouri al-Maliki, U.S., All rights reserved, USA Today, and United Nations
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
Iraq vote faces likely delay
...resolution to this dispute can be found so that elections can go forward in January." No date has been set for the vote. Gen. Raymond Odierno , who leads U.S. forces in Iraq , said at a news conference that the military can adjust its...
In this article: Iraq, United States, Democracy, Nouri al-Maliki, White House, Baghdad, Raymond Odierno, and U.N.
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Reuters | 2 days ago
U.S. has time to reconsider Iraq drawdown plan: Odierno
...if we see a problem that we can adjust. And that's what I can do between now and May, that's for sure," Odierno said. "I think I have time until April or May to go back and ask if we have to defer from the 31 August date that the...
In this article: Ray Odierno, Iraq, U.S., Barack Obama, Thomson Reuters, Suicide, Small business, NYSE, and Nasdaq
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New Kerala | 2 days ago
UN enquiry commission interrogates Musharraf in Benazir murder case
...the former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination case has reportedly quizzed former President General Pervez Musharraf. According to sources, the enquiry commission interrogated Musharraf last Friday and asked about the...
In this article: Benazir Bhutto, Pervez Musharraf, UN, Islamabad, and Pakistan
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New Kerala | 2 days ago
Musharraf provided 'sensitive information' about Pak nukes to US : A Q Khan
...in one of the leading US dailies, disgraced Pakistan nuclear scientist Dr. A Q Khan has claimed that former President General Pervez Musharraf had provided 'sensitive information relating to Pakistan 's atomic programme' to the US. Dr. Khan...
In this article: A Q Khan, Pervez Musharraf, Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali, God, Pakistan, US, Uranium, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Mao Zedong, and Lahore
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FOXNews.com: Politics | 3 days ago
House Democrat Slams White House for Sealing Detainee Abuse Photos
Gates said his decision followed the recommendation of Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen , head of U.S. Central Command Gen. David Petraeus and Gen. Ray Odierno , the top U.S. commander in Iraq. The ACLU also expressed its dismay.
In this article: Robert Gates, Louise Slaughter, Detainee, Freedom of Information Act, White House, United States, and Democracy
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Yahoo! News | 4 days ago
Obama says al Qaeda still greatest threat to U.S. (Reuters)
...cooperation, according to the Times, which said the missive was delivered in person by National Security Adviser General James Jones. Jones had traveled to Pakistan just before joining Obama over the weekend in Singapore for a summit...
In this article: Barack Obama, United States, Al Qaeda, James Jones, Afghanistan, Asif Ali Zardari, Hamid Karzai, Pakistan, and Shanghai
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New Kerala | 4 days ago
Musharraf can be held if Baluchistan requests: Minister
...would try to remove Brahamdagh's complaints but the Baluchistan has to first make request for the arrest of Pervez Musharraf ," Mr Malik said. Musharraf , who resigned as President in August 2008 over fears of impeachment, is currently living...
In this article: Pervez Musharraf, Rehman Malik, Brahamdagh Bugti, Islamabad, England, Pakistan, and India
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New Kerala | 4 days ago
Musharraf can be arrested if Balochistan Govt. requests: Malik
... Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that if the Balochistan Government made a request for the arrest of former president Pervez Musharraf , action would be taken. Malik said that he was in contact with the Baloch leaders,...
In this article: Rehman Malik, Pervez Musharraf, Nawaz Sharif, US, and Rawalpindi




