Pentagon Denies Hidden Troop Hike as 13,000 More Will Head to Afghanistan | Deployment won’t bring overall number past 68,000 ‘this year’
Russia Rejects US Threats for Iran Sanctions
Russia Rejects US Threats for Iran Sanctions | US remains hopeful Russia will back anti-Iran sanctions
Obama Already Approved Another 13,000 Troops for Afghan War
Obama Already Approved Another 13,000 Troops for Afghan War | Backdoor escalation is separate from McChrystal request
US Still Not Planning Major Iraq Troop Cuts Until Next Year
US Still Not Planning Major Iraq Troop Cuts Until Next Year | General says new assessment will be made after January vote
US Envoy Wraps Up Another Round of Failed Peace Talks in Israel
US Envoy Wraps Up Another Round of Failed Peace Talks in Israel | Mitchell insists Obama ‘determined’ to continue efforts
Obama Under Growing Pressure to Move on Afghan Escalation
Obama Under Growing Pressure to Move on Afghan Escalation | Sen. McCain cautions against anything short of full escalation
Democratic Split Widens on Afghan Escalation
Democratic Split Widens on Afghan Escalation | As some predict ‘revolt’ over troop hike, others back McChrystal’s call
US Scrambles to Save Pakistan Aid Package
US Scrambles to Save Pakistan Aid Package | Obama signing statement seen as key to convincing Pakistan to accept aid
Bizarro Peace Prize Awarded to Obama
Bizarro Peace Prize Awarded to Obama
Gen. McChrystal Now Seeking Over 60,000 More Troops for Afghanistan
Gen. McChrystal Now Seeking Over 60,000 More Troops for Afghanistan | Latest request calls for nearly doubling ground force