Apr 6

Alaska law would allow military to drink at age 18 (AP) Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 6

Gates in Iraq as US forces near pullout (AFP)

AFP – US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Baghdad Wednesday for talks with Iraqi leaders and to see American troops, who ended combat operations in August ahead of a scheduled withdrawal by the end of this year. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 6

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 6

Fishermen, greens see red over Alaska navy exercises (AFP)

AFP – Environmental groups and fishermen are sounding the alarm over planned US Navy live-fire exercises they claim threaten marine wildlife including whales in the Gulf of Alaska. Read the rest of this entry »