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The growing al Qaeda presence in Yemen, a country located in an unstable area, is prompting increased U.S. counterterrorism efforts there. More. |
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A recent survey shows Russians have mixed feelings about Joseph Stalin and how he should be remembered. More. |
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A 'growing level of collusion' between Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan and militant groups, including al-Qaida, in Pakistan is among the concerns voiced by Admiral Mike Mullen during his visit to Kabul. More. |
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Major General Tim Cross says he cautioned Britain's prime minister in 2003, "I do not believe we are ready for postwar Iraq." More. |
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The perfect storm of a sinking island-nation, a scandal of scientists, and an international climate conference results in more questions than answers. More. |
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An Army training center in Louisiana replicates what American troops will encounter in Afghanistan: live-action-roleplaying meets counterterrorism. More. |
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America's deficit spending and short-term borrowing reflect Japan's experience 20 years ago, which led to a 'lost decade' for that country; if America sneezes, will the rest of the world experience financial pandemic? More. |
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The father of the modern banking system, Alexander Hamilton, is paid a tribute in this rap from the White House. More. |
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Uncle Sam wants you to put down that Big Mac, turn off that Xbox and use your credit wisely. America needs you. More. |
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In a valley of northeastern Afghanistan, some tentative successes may point to the best way of combating Taliban influence - give grant money directly to villagers. More. |
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Karl W. Eikenberry, formerly top American commander in Afghanistan and currently U.S. ambassador there has expressed reservations about increasing American troop levels. More. |
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Have some old ICBM's laying about? Need a new use for them? Step right up and let me show you! More. |
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A judge in Milan, Italy, convicted 23 Americans of abducting a Muslim cleric on the streets of Milan six years ago. More. |
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After opponent Abdullah Abdullah dropped out of the race in protest, last Saturday's runoff vote in Afghanistan was cancelled, and President Hamid Karzai was declared the winner. What this means for U.S. nation-building efforts remains to be seen. More. |
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Executive compensation at companies that received bailouts would be slashed by an average of 90 percent under a new Treasury Department plan. More. |
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North Korea is China's equivalent of the unpredictable neighbor with a yard full of cars on cinderblocks and a year's supply of shotgun shells. More. |
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When 70% of our elected officials and college graduates flunk the 'civics literacy' that is given to people applying for citizenship, can the demise of American democracy be far behind? More. |
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There are several reasons why Gen. David Petraeus may be keeping himself on the sidelines in public discussions about Afghanistan. More. |
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Will next month's two-day conference convince investors Iraq is now open for business? More. |
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Afghanistan, a country overrun by the Taliban, holds large swaths of nuclear-capable Pakistan under its influence. Unfortunately, Afghanistan might just be the most difficult country to invade. Historically it certainly appears that way. More. |
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Columnist Ross Douthat reviews actions of the George W. Bush administration, raising intriguing questions and conclusions. If someone causes a house to catch on fire, then puts the fire out, should he be condemned for starting the fire or praised for extinguishing it? More. |
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The Constitution of the United States of America turns 222 today. How are you going to celebrate it? More. |
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A United Nations fact-finding mission says it found extensive evidence of what could be called war crimes committed by both Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip last winter. More. |
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The American West is recognized as a critical component of the American psyche. The rugged individualism and the pioneer spirit define our Western consciousness. It says to the government, "Keep out!" Until you need to build a bridge to cross that river. More. |
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