Apr 7

Hefty support for Obama's Iraq withdrawal: poll (AFP)

AFP – More than two-thirds of Americans support President Barack Obama’s plans to withdraw most US troops from Iraq, a new poll said Tuesday as Obama paid a surprise visit to Baghdad. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 7

Gates urges 'reform,' cuts in US weapons programs (AFP)

AFP – Defense Secretary Robert Gates outlined plans to “profoundly reform” US military spending, urging a scaling back of major weapons programs while boosting funds for counter-insurgency warfare. Read the rest of this entry »