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U.S. Marines to stay longer in southern Afghanistan

mirror.co.uk     10 hrs ago   311 related          

By Andrew Gray, WASHINGTON (Reuters) 3/07/2008 20:07 U.S. Marines to stay longer in southern Afghanistan Have your say on What are you talking about? in our Forums Some 2,200 U.S. Marines battling insurgents in southern...

U.S. Marines to stay longer in southern Afghanistan

reuters.com     9 hrs ago   102 related          

By Andrew Gray WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some 2,200 U.S. Marines battling insurgents in southern Afghanistan have had their tour of duty extended by 30 days, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The move comes amid U.S. concern about...

Has George W Bush gone soft on Iran?

Analysis by David Blair, Diplomatic Editor Six months before President George W Bush's Administration goes out of business, it has significantly softened its line on Iran. The latest remarks from Admiral Mike Mullen, America's...

News Minute: Hostages said in good condition...Bush to attend Beijing opening...Beef recall expanded

kwch.com     8 hrs ago   219 related          

Associated Press - July 3, 2008 5:53 PM ET FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (AP) - Military officials say the three U.S. hostages who were rescued from rebels in Colombia are in good condition after undergoing medical tests in Texas....

Obama continues lurch to the right on Iraq war and militarism

wsws.org     1 hr ago   92 related          

By Bill Van Auken 4 July 2008 The embrace of key elements of the Republican agenda and jettisoning of positions that he advanced during his “Change you can believe in” primary campaign have become a daily routine, as the...

White House, candidates plan power transfer

xinhuanet.com     14 hrs ago   4 related          

WASHINGTON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The Bush administration and the two main presidential candidates are working together to ensure next January's presidential power transfer goes smoothly, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday....

Bush close to GTMO decision?

by James Oliphant ABC News is reporting that President Bush may decide in the coming days whether to close or revamp the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that holds about 270 alleged terrorists. Closing Gitmo has been advocated...

Mullen Warns Against Attack on Iran; Iraq arrests Governor of Maysan

agoravox.com     15 hrs ago   2 related          

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen appeared to warn Israel on Wednesday against an attack on Iran. He said at news conference, 'Opening up a third front right now would be extremely stressful on us ....

Barack Obama Is Taking On a Lot of Bum Advice

indybay.org     17 hrs ago   25 related          

It's painful to watch Sen. Barack Obama slide over to the Right on so many important issues, as the presidential election heats up in '08. FISA, NAFTA and Israel are a few. He's also met with Colin Powell and suggested that he...

Lionel Beehner: One Way to Lower Gas Prices: Lay Off Iran

For the love of cheap gas, shut up, already. Let's stop with this nonsense about us or the Israelis launching a preemptive strike against Iran. Every time Seymour Hersh fires up his typewriter -- warning the world that an...

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