Unlike some of his predecessors, Defense Secretary Robert Gates declines to bluff when he doesn’t know the answer. When he was asked on Wednesday about the best strategy for the war in Afghanistan, he shrugged
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A Crisis Averted, but Pakistan Unrest May Not Be Over
The drums have fallen silent, the dancing in the streets has ended and Pakistan’s stock exchange has rebounded, but Monday’s political compromise — which ended a dangerous standoff — has not necessarily ensured stability.
Strip club fair offers solution to skimpy job market
With bachelor parties kicking into high gear and the summer season about to begin, the Foxy Lady wants to be sure that its three locations are fully staffed and prepared to meet their customers’ demands. The incident occurred in the Gereshk district of Helmand province, and the militants were killed by Afghan soldiers advised by coalition troops, the U.S. military said in a statement
30 armed militants killed in Afghanistan
Thirty armed militants were killed on Thursday during a fight with troops in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said
Lawsuit on alleged Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse can move ahead
A lawsuit alleging that civilian American interrogators subjected Iraqis to torture and severe mistreatment at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad can move forward, a federal judge ruled Thursday. U.S. District Court Judge Gerald Bruce Lee rejected claims by defense contractor CACI that the company was immune from accountability over claims of physical abuse, war crimes and civil conspiracy.
Israel arrests suspected Hamas terrorists
Israeli security forces are questioning 10 Hamas terrorism suspects, including four Hamas legislative council members, who were arrested in overnight raids across the West Bank, the military said Thursday.
Madagascar military hands power to opposition leader
Madagascar’s military handed over the reins of the island nation to opposition leader Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, ending a two-month long political crisis — but apparently creating a constitutional one. Rajoelina, a former disc jockey turned mayor of Madagascar’s capital, declared himself president of a transitional government and his supporters pledged to hold elections in two years. But Rajoelina, at 34, is six years too young to be president, according to the country’s constitution.
Russia announces major arms buildup
Russia is planning a "comprehensive rearmament" of its military, President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday. The announcement comes amid concerns in Moscow over the performance of its forces during last year’s invasion of Georgia, an expert on the Russian military told CNN.
Troops storm Madagascar presidential palace
Members of Madagascar’s military stormed the presidential palace and overran it Monday evening. President Marc Ravalomanana was in another palace at the time, reports said.
Cheney says Obama’s policies ‘raise the risk’ of U.S. terror attack
The Obama administration has endangered Americans and opened the country to further attack by reversing Bush administration anti-terrorism policies such as harsh interrogations of suspects, former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday. Cheney told CNN’s “State of the Union” that the Bush administration’s “alternative” interrogation techniques were “absolutely essential” to preventing further assaults like the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington. Critics said those techniques amounted to the torture of prisoners in American custody.