Oct 27

Kerry: Obama may make Afghan decision before Asia trip (AFP)

AFP – Democratic Senator John Kerry said Tuesday he would be “surprised” if US President Barack Obama does not announce his decision on troop levels in Afghanistan before leaving for Asia on November 11. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 27

Soldiers accused in marriage scam for benefits (AP)

AP – Sgt. Jason Hawk and his bride met for the first time when he picked her up at a bus stop near his Army base a day before their wedding. Prosecutors say the speedy romance was echoed by a fast honeymoon: Ayna Ivanova returned to New York soon after. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 27

Xu holds talks amid US concern over China's military (AFP)

AFP – A top Chinese general held talks on Tuesday with Defense Secretary Robert Gates after playing down his country’s rapid military buildup, saying Beijing had no expansionist ambitions. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 27

China military growth the 'minimum requirement:' general (AFP)

AFP – Beijing’s rapid military modernization, including the development of advanced weapons in the Pacific, merely meets its minimum defense requirements, a top Chinese general said ahead of meetings Tuesday at the Pentagon. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 27

Chinese military backs closer U.S. ties (Reuters)

Reuters – China’s military sought to assure the United States on Monday that its arms buildup was not a threat and said Beijing wanted to expand cooperation with the Pentagon to reduce the risk of future conflicts. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 27

Kerry: General's war plan goes too far (AP)

AP – A war plan that asks President Barack Obama to commit tens of thousands of additional U.S. forces to Afghanistan is too ambitious, a top Senate Democrat said Monday. Read the rest of this entry »