Sep 10

Top Obama ally warns of lack of Afghan war support (AFP)

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 10

US will not 'prejudge' leadership in Japan: Pentagon (AFP)

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 10

China military village grooms prize parade troops (Reuters)

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 10

US will not 'prejudge' leadership in Japan: Pentagon (AFP)

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 10

Japan coalition talks stalled by US base dispute (AFP)

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 10

Abu Ghraib soldier sues biographer over book deal (AP)

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