Showing leadership in Afghanistan
It is regrettable that Australian politicians are denying the Australian Defence Force (ADF) the opportunity to take the leadership role in Oruzgan Province after the Dutch withdrawal. Our politicians seem to be running scared that leadership would … Continue Reading »
Israel, Syria eye nuke plants
Mideast rivals Israel and Syria yesterday each announced ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that its plan could bring new international attention to its secretive nuclear activities. Both countries laid out their … Continue Reading »
Dubai, March 9
With the elections in Myanmar likely to take place later this year, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon has asked for the release of all political prisoners including detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Violence against women, particularly honour … Continue Reading »
Early estimates see Maliki coalition leading Iraq elections
BAGHDAD: Early estimates from a range of Iraqi parties on Monday predicted a coalition led by Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki would take the lead in the parliamentary election, though official results were not expected for a few days. Europe and the … Continue Reading »
Turkey, Angry at U.S., Pledges Support for Iran
Leftist Turks protest against the United States in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday, March 5, 2010, a day after a U.S. congressional committee approved a resolution branding the World War I-era killing of Armenians a genocide. The banner says Turkey … Continue Reading »
Daughter of missing Coral Springs man asks U.S., Iran for help
The daughter of a Coral Springs man who went missing three years ago Tuesday off an island in Iran is asking the U.S. and Iranian governments to help bring her father home. In an open letter to both governments, Bob Levinson’s daughter, Sarah, wrote … Continue Reading »
Asia stocks up as jobs data boosts recovery hopes
… 89 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 411.57 points, or 2 percent, to 21,199.54. South Korea’s Kospi added 1.2 percent to 1,654.40. Elsewhere, Australia’s market was up 0.7 percent, Shanghai shares gained 0.8 percent and Indian stocks were 1 … Continue Reading »
Whip Count (No. 13 in a Series) McNerney Would Vote No on Senate …
During a town hall last month in Morgan Hill, California, Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) indicated that he would not vote in for the Senate’s version of the health care bill, The Morgan Hill Times reports . McNerney voted yes in November … Continue Reading »
More Maine National Guard soldiers heading to Afghanistan
ORONO, Maine (AP) — More Maine National Guard soldiers are headed to Afghanistan. The Guard says there will be a deployment ceremony Saturday for about 175 members of the 1136th Transportation Company. The ceremony is scheduled for the Collins … Continue Reading »
Gates Tours Former Taliban Area In Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks Tuesday with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, troops at Forward Operating Base Frontenac, 30 miles north of Kandahar, Afghanistan. Gates said the unit’s heavy losses have helped the U.S. begin to push … Continue Reading »