Jul 29

US 'may speed up' drawdown of troops in Iraq 
    (AFP)

AFP – Improving security in Iraq could allow the US military to speed up the pace of withdrawal of troops from the country, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 29

US 'may speed up' drawdown of troops from Iraq 
    (AFP)

AFP – The United States may speed up the the drawdown of US troops from Iraq, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday after a surprise visit to the war-scarred country. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 29

White House issues veto threats; House fights loom 
    (AP)

AP – The White House threatened Tuesday to veto a $636 billion spending bill for the Pentagon, citing funding for F-22 fighters and a much-criticized replacement presidential helicopter. President Barack Obama wants to terminate both programs. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 29

Gates hints at faster Iraqi pullout if leaders curb feuds 
    (AFP)

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Jul 29

US may speed up drawdown of troops from Iraq: Gates 
    (AFP)

AFP – The United States may speed up the the drawdown of US troops from Iraq, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday after a surprise to the war-scarred country. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 29

White House issues veto threats; House fights loom 
    (AP)

AP – The White House threatened Tuesday to veto a $636 billion spending bill for the Pentagon, citing funding for F-22 fighters and a much-criticized replacement presidential helicopter. President Barack Obama wants to terminate both programs. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 29

US touts new era as Iraqi forces take lead 
    (AFP)

AFP – US Defence Secretary Robert Gates spoke of a new era in Iraq with American troops playing a less dominant role as Baghdad’s security forces launched a major operation. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 29

White House repeats F-22 veto threat 
    (Reuters)

Reuters – The Obama administration repeated on Tuesday a threat to veto an annual defense spending bill if it included money to continue Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-22 aircraft production line. Read the rest of this entry »