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US Seeks to Resume Training of Controversial Indonesian Military Unit
The administration of President Barack Obama hopes to resume U.S. training of an elite Indonesian military unit whose members have been convicted of gross human rights abuses in East Timor and elsewhere in the sprawling archipelago. The leadership of Indonesia's...
Thursday: 17 Iraqis Killed, 82 Wounded
Early voting began today, and so election-related attacks heightened. At least 17 Iraqis were killed and 82 more were wounded in poll violence across the country. Those who cannot vote on Sunday were encouraged to take advantage of today’s special polling. They include about 850,000 security personnel, prisoners and hospital patients.
read moreDebate Over Military Action Against Iran Gains Steam
While the ongoing U.S. military "surge" in Afghanistan continues to capture the headlines, Iran's nuclear program – and how best to deal with it – is rapidly emerging here as this year's biggest foreign policy challenge. Although the administration...
Sliding Backwards on Iraq?
The Pentagon’s Runaway Budget
Many Voices Calling for War with Iran
Wednesday: 38 Iraqis Killed, 75 Wounded
Diyala province was the scene of at least two attacks today, one massive. At least 37 Iraqis were killed and 66 more were wounded there and across Iraq. The attacks in Baquba and nearby Saidiya could be part of a campaign to undermine Sunday’s election.
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