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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:37:25 +0200

.::US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 540 (AP) ::.

AP - As of Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at least 540 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Friday at 10 a.m. EDT.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:58:18 +0200

.::Financial crisis could aid military recruitment (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - The financial crisis could yield a bumper crop of U.S. military recruits if the recent plunge in stocks translates into job losses and an even weaker economy, defense officials said on Friday.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:49:29 +0200

.::Gates proposes Afghan troop hike for 2009 elections (AFP) ::.

AFP - US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he has urged NATO allies to temporarily increase force levels in Afghanistan next year to protect the 2009 presidential elections.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:13:23 +0200

.::Maliki says immunity still a problem despite US concessions (AFP) ::.

AFP - Washington has made "huge concessions" in a controversial military pact still under negotiation, but immunity issues remain a problem, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Friday.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:44:13 +0200

.::Deal on future of US forces in Iraq near: Gates (AFP) ::.

AFP - Washington and Baghdad are nearing a deal on the future presence of US troops in Iraq next year, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:30:14 +0200

.::Gov't probes US defense contractor over payments (AP) ::.

AP - Army criminal investigators are examining whether Combat Support Associates, a defense contractor that has earned more than $2 billion so far supporting U.S. troops in Iraq, overcharged the government. The company said it is cooperating in the case.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:29:47 +0200

.::Wildfire at Marine explosives range contained (AP) ::.

AP - A wildfire that burned up to 1,900 acres on a Marine Corps explosives range was contained Thursday without causing any injuries or damage to buildings on the base, officials said.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:14:15 +0200

.::Blackwater to check itself on US arms export law (AP) ::.

AP - Amid a federal probe into whether Blackwater Worldwide smuggled weapons into Iraq, the private security contractor said Thursday it has established a panel of defense experts and former prosecutors to ensure it follows U.S. export laws.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:46:20 +0200

.::NATO seeks to overcome divide on Afghan drugs plan (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - The NATO allies will try on Friday to iron out differences over a U.S. call for direct attacks on the Afghan drugs trade that is fuelling the Taliban insurgency.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:41:52 +0200

.::Canada Liberals consider defense spending cuts (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - Canadian Liberal leader Stephane Dion refused on Wednesday to rule out renewed cuts to the military if he defeats Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper in next week's election.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:24:23 +0200

.::Iraq ready to replace US troops in Baghdad (AFP) ::.

AFP - Iraq said on Wednesday it was ready to take over security responsibilities from US security forces in Baghdad as both countries say they are nearing a deal on a contested military pact.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:43:58 +0200

.::Jury selection begins in army base attack trial (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - Jury selection began on Tuesday for five Muslim men accused of plotting to attack a New Jersey army base out of a large pool of 1,500 people in the hopes of finding 18 unbiased jurors.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:52:44 +0200

.::Iraq FM says 'very close' to security pact with US (AFP) ::.

AFP - The United States and Iraq are now "very close" to an agreement on the presence of American troops in the country beyond 2008, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said on Tuesday.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:10:40 +0200

.::US defence chief rejects defeatism in Afghanistan (AFP) ::.

AFP - US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said there was "no reason to be defeatist" in Afghanistan, and refused to rule out the idea of negotiation with insurgents willing to reconcile with the Afghan government.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:51:48 +0200

.::Army sees progress in weapons programs (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - Top U.S. Army officials on Monday said a $160 billion Future Combat Systems modernization program managed by Boeing Co and SAIC Inc was "on budget, on track," but could see changes over time.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:45:54 +0200

.::Nation - Monday (Investor's Business Daily) ::.

Investor's Business Daily - House lawmakers harshly criticized Lehman Bros. CEO Richard Fuld over the investment bank's collapse. "I take full responsibility," Fuld testified, but then blamed short selling, false rumors, downgrades and loss of confidence for forcing Lehman into bankruptcy. Lawmakers slammed Fuld for depleting cash reserves through stock buybacks and dividends as debts mounted. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., ripped Fuld for taking a $22 mil bonus as Lehman struggled. Fuld expressed dismay that the U.S. refused to rescue.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:08:10 +0200

.::U.S. expands eligibility for Purple Heart medal (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - U.S. soldiers who died in prisoner of war camps as long ago as World War Two can now receive Purple Heart medals once reserved for troops killed or wounded in combat, the Defense Department said on Monday.

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:38:40 +0200

.::US Army releases manual on 'stability operations' (AFP) ::.

AFP - The US Army released its first field manual on "stability operations" Monday, drawing on lessons learned from the military's failure to prepare for aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq.

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:08:59 +0200

.::US close to security deal with Iraq: Negroponte (AFP) ::.

AFP - US and Iraqi officials are "very close" to an agreement on a controversial security pact that would decide the future of US forces in Iraq, US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte said here on Saturday.

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:45:20 +0200

.::U.S. approves $6.5 billion in Taiwan arms sales (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - The U.S. government on Friday announced plans to sell around $6.5 billion in arms to Taiwan, including 30 Boeing Co Apache attack helicopters and 330 Patriot missiles, in a move that could anger China.