Oct 12

Egypt's army defends action in protest crackdown 
    (Reuters)

Reuters – Egyptian generals defended on Wednesday the army’s actions in cracking down on a Christian protest over a church attack that left 25 dead, denying charges that troops used live ammunition or that army vehicles crushed demonstrators under their wheels. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 12

US: No decision yet on US troops levels in Iraq 
    (AP)

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Oct 12

Panetta says difficult Pentagon cuts are coming 
    (Reuters)

Reuters – Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Tuesday the Pentagon will have to cut outlays on personnel, benefits and equipment as it makes the “difficult choices” required to reduce security spending by $450 billion over the next decade. Read the rest of this entry »