May 24

More US troops in Afghanistan than Iraq: Pentagon (AFP)

AFP – For the first time, more US forces are deployed in Afghanistan than Iraq, amid a buildup of American troops in the Afghan war, the Pentagon said on Monday. Read the rest of this entry »

May 24

Korean tension a factor in Japan base decision (AP)

AP – Japan’s prime minister suggested Monday that heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula contributed to his decision to break a campaign promise and keep a key U.S. Marine base in Okinawa. Analysts say China’s growing military assertiveness may also have played a role. Read the rest of this entry »

May 24

Clinton commends Japan PM for decision on US base (AFP)

AFP – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday commended as courageous a decision by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to keep an unpopular US military base in Okinawa. Read the rest of this entry »

May 24

Lawmaker wants Gates to answer for Texas reservist (AP) Read the rest of this entry »