Jul 28

US touts new era as Iraqi forces take lead<br /> (AFP)<br />

AFP - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates on Tuesday spoke of a new era in Iraq with American troops playing a less dominant role as Baghdad’s security forces increasingly take the lead.

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Jul 28

China's military cautiously tries out new openness<br /> (Reuters)<br />

Reuters - The Chinese soldiers shot down targets, overpowered black-clad terrorists and then lined up at attention in front of journalists.

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