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Dec 3, 20091 min read
Obama Emphasizes Role of Pakistan in New Strategy
President Obama is hoping to reassure Pakistan of its place as a close US ally after announcing an increase in the number of US troops in...
Dec 3, 20091 min read
Troop Deployments to Begin in 2-3 Weeks
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced that troop deployments in accordance with President Obama’s new strategy in Afghanistan will...
Nov 10, 20091 min read
Oregon Judge Permits Continued Incineration of Chemical Weapons
An Oregon state circuit judge has denied a motion for summary judgment against the State of Oregon and its co-defendant, the U.S. Army,...
Nov 4, 20091 min read
Iranian counter-protesters chant "Death to Dictator," assaulted by security forces
The AP is reporting that Iranian security forces cracked down on protesters today, the 30th Anniversary of the US Embassy takeover. ...
Nov 3, 20091 min read
CIA adjusts Afghan population estimations
The CIA released a “significantly revised figure” for Afghanistan’s population last week. The CIA’s new number is 5.2 million lower than...
Nov 2, 20091 min read
U.S. Navy reports American vessel came under pirate gunfire
On Monday, approximately twelve Somali pirates attempted to board the MV Harriette, an American vessel out of Oyster Bay, N.Y. The...
Nov 2, 20091 min read
Afghan run-off cancelled, Karzai declared winner
The New York Times is reporting that incumbent president Hamid Karzai has been declared the winner of Afghanistan’s presidential election...
Oct 30, 20091 min read
Pakistan criticized for al Qaeda efforts
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a sharp rebuke of Pakistan’s efforts against al Qaeda. Speaking to a group a Pakistani...
Oct 29, 20091 min read
UN Condemns Cuba embargo
The UN General Assembly voted to condemn the US embargo of Cuba on Wednesday. The resolution passed 187-3, with only Israel, Palau, and...
Oct 20, 20091 min read
Supreme Court to Hear Uighur Case
AFP is reporting that the Supreme Court will hear Kiyemba, et al., v. Obama, et al. regarding the power of federal judges to release...
Oct 20, 20091 min read
Afghan Run-Off Scheduled for November 7
The UN-backed Electoral Complaints Commission has reported that it had “clear evidence” that Hamid Karzai did not receive the 50% of...
Oct 19, 20091 min read
Karzai Likely to Face Runoff Election, "Furious" Over Report
BBC is reporting that the Electoral Complaints Commission (EEC) will report that Afghan President Hamid Karzai did not receive enough...
Oct 18, 20091 min read
Troop Increase Decision Will Wait for Fraud Report
BBC is reporting that President Obama will postpone his decision regarding troop increases in Afghanistan until claims of fraud in...
Oct 16, 20091 min read
Women Assume Pivotal New Role in Afghanistan
NPR recently reported on the use of Marine Female Engagement Teams (FETs) to interact with a segment of Afghan society previously...
Oct 14, 20092 min read
Change in Priorities, Change in Course?
The New York Times recently reported that President Obama was presented with an alternative strategy for Afghanistan which would require...
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