US Contractor Funds Still Going to Taliban, Pentagon Admits
US Contractor Funds Still Going to Taliban, Pentagon Admits | Brigadier General tells Congress army still working to ‘stem the flow’
As Pullout Date Nears, Iraq Still Very Much a War for US Troops
As Pullout Date Nears, Iraq Still Very Much a War for US Troops | Embassy denies secret deal with Maliki govt to extend occupation
Kabul Attacks Underscore Doubts About Karzai Govt
Kabul Attacks Underscore Doubts About Karzai Govt | Ten years in, Afghan govt still can’t tackle Taliban
Abdulmutallab’s Pre-Miranda Statements Ruled Admissible in Court
The federal judge in the trial of terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab – the underwear bomber – decided Thursday to allow prosecutors to use incriminating statements made by him before he was informed of his rights. Abdulmutallab was not told his Miranda rights when interrogators questioned him following his attempted terrorist attack in an airliner [...]
Pakistan Foreign Ministry Slams US Condemnation
Pakistan Foreign Ministry Slams US Condemnation | Expresses concern about ‘safe havens’ in Afghanistan
Belarus Accused of Helping Iran Buy ‘Dual Use’ Goods
Belarus Accused of Helping Iran Buy ‘Dual Use’ Goods | Diplomats say deals provided Iran access to ‘Russian technology’
Libya’s New Islamist Leaders Seek to Oust Gadhafi Defectors
Libya’s New Islamist Leaders Seek to Oust Gadhafi Defectors | Religious scholars, militia leaders hold broad sway
NATO Troops ‘Ready to Act’ in Kosovo
NATO Troops ‘Ready to Act’ in Kosovo | Kosovo PM vows ‘rule of law’ in closing border crossings
Troops Growing Disillusioned With Afghan War
After a decade of war in Afghanistan, exhaustive support for a corrupt government, and training and weaponizing security forces with loyalty to themselves and themselves only, many troops are losing confidence in the war effort. Their disillusionment was on display in a recent survey that showed less than half believe the mission is likely to [...]
Palestinians Will Seek UN Membership on Sept. 23
The Palestinians will submit their request for full statehood membership at the United Nations on September 23, according to Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki. The vote will be put to the UN Security Council and subject to US veto. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will personally submit the request to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon after addressing the [...]
