
AFP - US President Barack Obama’s top Democratic ally in the House of Representatives warned Thursday of a lack of support among the US public and lawmakers for ramping up troop levels in Afghanistan.

AFP - US President Barack Obama’s top Democratic ally in the House of Representatives warned Thursday of a lack of support among the US public and lawmakers for ramping up troop levels in Afghanistan.

AFP - The Pentagon said on Wednesday it would not “prejudge” Japan’s new political leadership, which has promised to review the US military presence in the country.

Reuters - Every dish is tested for toxins, visitors are disinfected, canteens are closed to outsiders because of swine flu worries, and the number of people served at each meal is a state secret.

AFP - The Pentagon said on Wednesday it would not “prejudge” Japan’s new political leadership, which has promised to review the US military presence in the country.

AFP - Japan’s election-winning Democratic Party failed for a second day on Tuesday to wrap up coalition talks on forming a government due to differences over US military bases on the southern island of Okinawa.