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Obama lashes defense establishment, Congress – Washington Post
Aug 17th
guardian.co.uk Obama lashes defense establishment, Congress Washington Post AP PHOENIX — President Barack Obama took on both the defense establishment and freespending lawmakers on Monday, saying they were draining the defense budget with “exotic projects.” “If Congress sends me a defense bill loaded a bunch of … Obama: 'We will do right' by troops, taxpayers in Afghanistan and Iraq USA Today Obama Promises to Veto Defense Spending for Unneeded Projects Bloomberg Obama: Afghanistan War Is “Fundamental” CBS News New York Times
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3 die, 70 wounded in blast near NATO HQ in Kabul (AP)
Aug 14th
AP – A suicide car bomb exploded near the main gate of the NATO-led international military mission Saturday, killing three Afghans and wounding 70, officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility.
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Diggers shoot Afghan cops at checkpoint – The Australian
Aug 12th
Diggers shoot Afghan cops at checkpoint The Australian AUSTRALIAN troops have shot dead an Afghan policeman and seriously wounded another after they failed to stop at a checkpoint in southern Oruzgan province. An investigation has been launched into the incident on Tuesday, when the two men, not in uniform … Special report: On patrol with Australian troops in Afghanistan Melbourne Herald Sun AUSTRALIAN TROOPS INVOLVED IN SHOOTING INCIDENT IN AFGHANISTAN Australia.TO Australia Begins Probe After Soldiers Kills Afghan Policeman Bloomberg Sydney Morning Herald
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Marines assault Taliban town in Afghanistan (AP)
Aug 12th
AP – Helicopter-borne U.S. Marines backed by Harrier jets stormed into a Taliban-held town in southern Afghanistan before dawn Wednesday and exchanged heavy fire with insurgents, killing at least seven.
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GI Bill in Effect, Obama Marks Occasion with Speech to Vets – Washington Post
Aug 3rd
CBS News GI Bill in Effect, Obama Marks Occasion with Speech to Vets Washington Post President Obama visited the electoral battleground of Northern Virginia on Monday morning to mark the implementation of last year's GI bill granting higher education benefits to veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan and other post-Sept. … Obama calls new GI Bill 'an investment in our own country' Los Angeles Times Obama Hails Post-9/11 GI Bill as Reward for Veterans Wall Street Journal Obama celebrates enactment post-9/11 GI Bill The Associated Press ABC News
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Prison looms for Aung San Suu Kyi as Burma show trial draws to a close – Times Online
Jul 28th
Times Online Prison looms for Aung San Suu Kyi as Burma show trial draws to a close Times Online The Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is facing an almost certain criminal conviction and a sentence of up to five years in prison when a Rangoon court delivers its verdict at the end of this week, her defence team said yesterday. … Myanmar Dissident Verdict on Friday New York Times Myanmar to Deliver Verdict in Suu Kyi Trial July 31 Bloomberg Aung San Suu Kyi verdict due on Friday guardian.co.uk CNN
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Roadside bombing kills 8 guards in S. Afghanistan – Xinhua
Jul 28th
Washington Post Roadside bombing kills 8 guards in S. Afghanistan Xinhua KABUL, July 28 (Xinhua) — Eight security guards with a private security company were killed and four others sustained injures as their cars struck roadside bombs on Tuesday in Helmand province of southern Afghanistan, a statement of Interior Ministry … Poll: UK public sees the Afghan war as unwinnable The Associated Press Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan Reuters India UK soldiers killed in Afghanistan BBC News AFP
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If we want peace, we'll have to talk to the Taliban – This is London
Jul 28th
Washington Post If we want peace, we'll have to talk to the Taliban This is London David Miliband's speech outlining a dual-track political and military strategy in Afghanistan is welcome – and long overdue. The Foreign Secretary yesterday outlined how the Afghan government and international forces in the country should try to break … Afghanistan peace talk gives hope for brighter publish Mirror.co.uk Operation Panther's Claw and a victory which comes at a high price … Daily Mail Britain and US prepared to open talks with the Taliban guardian.co.uk Scotsman
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Key rules out SAS training Afghan troops – New Zealand Herald
Jul 27th
New Zealand Herald Key rules out SAS training Afghan troops New Zealand Herald John Key has ruled out a suggestion by the US military that NZ troops serve as mentors to Afghanistan's army. Photo / Mark Mitchell Your Views Should NZ send its SAS troops to Afghanistan again? Prime Minister John Key has snubbed the … SAS look set to return to Afghanistan TVNZ Troops likely to stay in Afghanistan, hints Key Radio New Zealand Decision on Afghan troops next month Newstalk ZB Newsroom America
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U.S. Citizen Admits al Qaeda Ties – Wall Street Journal
Jul 22nd
BBC News U.S. Citizen Admits al Qaeda Ties Wall Street Journal A US citizen pleaded guilty earlier this year to attempting to kill American soldiers overseas and providing material support to al Qaeda, including information about the New York transit system, … US-born militant who fought for Al Qaeda is in custody Los Angeles Times American pleads guilty in attack on US base in Afghanistan CNN Feds: LI man gave al-Qaida LIRR info Newsday New York Daily News
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