Jun 26

'Great place to live': US troops exit Sadr City (AFP)

AFP – As recently as a year ago, it would have been unimaginable to hear an American soldier voicing sadness on leaving Sadr City, but Captain Christopher Clyde says he enjoyed his time here. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 26

US troop pullback to test new US-Iraq relationship (AFP)

AFP – The US troop pullback in Iraq next week will serve as a test for the United States, which wants to move from a warlike to a diplomatic footing with Baghdad despite fears of militants and Iran. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 26

Guantanamo reforms in defense budget: US lawmaker (AFP)

AFP – The 550.4-billion-dollar defense budget approved by US senators includes a plan to reform the controversial military tribunal process at Guantanamo Bay, the Armed Services Committee chairman said. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 26

Top US lawmaker: Iraq pullout 'on track' (AFP)

AFP – A senior US lawmaker said Thursday that he hoped a recent wave of deadly attacks in Iraq would not affect the planned US troop draw-down next week and said it appears the withdrawal is “on track.” Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 26

US lawmakers pass Pentagon budget, ignore veto threat (AFP)

AFP – Defying a possible presidential veto, the US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a 2010 defense spending bill that would continue to fund a weapons program targeted by the Obama administration. Read the rest of this entry »