Apr 27

US military 'monitoring' flu outbreak (AFP)

AFP – The US Defense Department said on Monday it was closely following the outbreak of swine flu but had no immediate plans to release anti-viral drugs from its stockpiles. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 27

IG reviewing security manager's exit from Iraq (AP)

AP – U.S. military officials want to know if an employee for a private security contractor was fired for confirming serious deficiencies in training and equipment for Ugandan guards hired to protect an American base in Iraq. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 27

Obama plane's photo-op triggers NY panic (AFP)

AFP – New Yorkers evacuated offices in panic Monday when an unexpected overflight by one of President Barack Obama’s Boeing 747s triggered fears of a new 9/11. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 27

Saudis use soft touch to 'save' former militants (AFP)

AFP – It was seeing the now notorious photographs of American soldiers torturing Iraqis inside Abu Ghraib prison that set Abdullah al-Hammami on the path of jihad. Read the rest of this entry »