Jun 2

Afghan family of six among 29 killed 
    (AFP)

AFP – A bomb blast killed a family of six, including two children, near the largest US military base in Afghanistan Tuesday as 23 militants and security guards died in gun battles, authorities said. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 2

US may rethink cuts in anti-missile funds: Gates 
    (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has not ruled out pumping more funds into the nation’s anti-missile defense budget if North Korea threatens the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 2

US deaths rise in Afghanistan from last year 
    (AP)

AP – U.S. deaths in Afghanistan have risen to 65 so far this year, up from 36 over the first five months of 2008 — though U.S. and coalition troops have also killed hundreds more militants, an Associated Press tally shows. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 2

Gates: More missile defense spending possible 
    (AP)

AP – Defense Secretary Robert Gates isn’t ruling out spending more on missile defense than what he’s asked for in next year’s budget if North Korea or other nations increase threats against the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 2

Two soldiers shot at Arkansas recruiting center 
    (AFP)

AFP – Two soldiers were shot, one fatally, outside a military recruiting center in Arkansas by a gunman who police said was opposed to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 2

Police: Recruiting center gunman targeted military 
    (AP)
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