Nov 24

US public divided on more troops to Afghanistan: poll (AFP)

AFP – A new poll Tuesday found Americans deeply divided about deploying more US troops to Afghanistan, just days before President Barack Obama was to announce his decision on sending reinforcements. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 24

Obama promises to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan (AP)

AP – Signaling he’s decided on new troop levels for the Afghanistan war, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he intends to “finish the job” on his watch and destroy terrorist networks in the region. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 24

US lawmakers seek clues to Fort Hood shooting (AFP)

AFP – A former White House security adviser has alleged that the Muslim army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 at a Texas military base may not have been investigated because of “political correctness.” Read the rest of this entry »