Jun 28

Top US lawmaker: 'Debt is a national security threat' (AFP)

AFP – One of President Barack Obama’s top allies in the US Congress called Monday for military spending cuts and a possible tax increase once the economy has “fully recovered” from the 2008 global meltdown. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 28

US drawdown from Iraq gathers pace (AFP)

AFP – The withdrawal of American combat troops and equipment from Iraq is 60 percent complete two months ahead of a deadline that will serve as a precursor for a complete US military pullout. Read the rest of this entry »