Apr 5

Obama weighs shuffle of top national security posts (AFP)

AFP – As US President Barack Obama weighs who should take over key defense posts, media speculated Tuesday that his war commander in Afghanistan might lead the CIA while the current spy chief would move to the Pentagon. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 5

Gbagbo negotiating exit from Ivory Coast (Reuters)

Reuters – Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo was negotiating the terms of his departure on Tuesday following a fierce assault by forces loyal to his rival and backed by U.N. and French helicopter air strikes. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 5

Petraeus being considered for CIA top job: report (AFP)

AFP – General David Petraeus is being “seriously considered” for the job of CIA director, according to a report by National Public Radio. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 5

Stumbling blocks remain in budget fight (Reuters)

Reuters – House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner on Monday blasted Democratic spending-cut proposals as “smoke and mirrors,” undercutting the notion that progress is being made on a budget deal that would avert a government shutdown. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 5

Heavy fighting loosens Gbagbo grip on Ivory Coast (Reuters)

Reuters – Forces loyal to Ivory Coast’s presidential claimant launched a major assault on the presidential palace on Tuesday, shaking Laurent Gbagbo’s grip on power to the core after U.N. and French helicopters left his military bases in flames. Read the rest of this entry »