Bombings target 3 Shiite mosques in Baghdad, killing 19, Iraqi police sayBAGHDAD — Iraqi police say multiple car bombs have exploded near three Shiite mosques in Baghdad, killing 19 people. US general preparing appraisal of Afghan war that may include request for more US troopsWASHINGTON — The U.S. general put in charge of turning around the war in Afghanistan is likely to recommend significant changes in the campaign and may include a request for more U.S. forces that the White House is expected to resist. 2 indicted for allegedly trying to bribe US officer with $1 million to win Afghanistan projectWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has indicted two men for allegedly trying to bribe a U.S. Army contracting official with $1 million to win a road construction project in Afghanistan, the Justice Department said Thursday. Police say leader of violent Islamist sect blamed for scores of deaths in Nigeria shot, killedMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The leader of the Islamist sect blamed for days of violence in northern Nigeria has been shot and killed while in police custody, officials said Thursday. The police commander of Borno state announced on state radio that Mohammed Yusuf, the leader of the sect some call the Nigerian Taliban, has “died in police custody.” US hopeful about withdrawal after a quiet July in Iraq, one of the war’s least deadly monthsBAGHDAD — July is on track to be the least deadly month for American troops and one of the quietest for Iraqis since the war started, a decline in violence that has led the U.S. to consider stepping up its withdrawal plans just a month after pulling its combat forces back from Baghdad and other cities. US adviser to Iraqi military says it’s time for US troops to ‘declare victory and go home’WASHINGTON — A U.S. Army adviser to the Iraqi military command in Baghdad argues in an internal memo that the U.S. should “declare victory and go home” next year, 16 months ahead of schedule. Police say leader of violent Islamist sect blamed for scores of deaths in Nigeria is deadMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The leader of the Islamist sect blamed for days of violence in northern Nigeria has been shot and killed while in police custody, officials said Thursday. The police commander of Borno state announced on state radio that Mohammed Yusuf, the leader of the sect some call the Nigerian Taliban, has “died in police custody.” Police: Leader of violent Islamist sect blamed for scores of deaths in Nigeria is deadMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A governor’s spokesman in the Nigerian state of Borno says the leader of the Islamist sect blamed for days of violence has been shot and killed while in police custody. House kills funding for the over-budget F-22 fighter, but rejects efferts to cut other weaponsWASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but has rejected his efforts to cut off several other big ticket items. Army chief says basic training to include anti-stress skills that could help prevent suicidesFORT JACKSON, S.C. — The Army’s top general says basic training will soon include anti-stress programs as part of a broader effort to help soldiers deal with the aftereffects of combat and prevent suicides. Back in their destroyed homes, Pakistanis form militias against lurking Taliban fightersSULTANWAS, Pakistan — Village leaders in a former Taliban stronghold are rebuilding their own militia to protect the area from militants holding out in nearby hills after fleeing the Pakistani army’s offensive last spring. House rejects most Obama weapons cuts, retreats on F-22 fighterWASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but has rejected his efforts to cut off several other big ticket items. Ousted Honduran president says disgruntled military officers could rebelOCOTAL, Nicaragua — Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says disgruntled military officers could rebel “at any moment” against the government installed in a coup. Nigerian troops attack Islamist compound, killing 100 militants; Manhunt on for othersMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Security forces hunted door-to-door for Islamic militants in northern Nigeria on Thursday after storming the compound of a radical sect and killing more than 100 people. Former Danish prime minister becomes NATO’s new secretary-general on MondayBRUSSELS — Former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen takes over as NATO’s new secretary general on Monday as part of a team assembled by President Barack Obama to lead the war effort in Afghanistan. Rights worker: Nigerian security forces killing civilians amid attacks on Islamist sectMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Nigeria’s League for Human Rights says overzealous security forces are killing innocent civilians as the military tries to crush an Islamist militant sect. Nigerian troops shell Islamist compound, attack mosque, kill at least 100 militantsMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Nigerian security forces shelled then stormed the mosque and compound of an Islamist sect blamed for days of violence across northern Nigeria, killing more than 100 militants in a raging gunbattle. Judge denies bond from Air Force sergeant charged in killing of Florida Panhandle couplePENSACOLA, Fla. — A judge has denied bond for an Air Force sergeant accused in the shooting deaths of a Florida Panhandle couple. French air force general takes charge of NATO command in Norfolk, VirginiaBRUSSELS — In an unprecedented move, a French general will take over a key NATO command in Norfolk, Virginia, charged with transforming the Europe-centered Cold War alliance to tackle today’s global challenges, NATO said Wednesday. General Dynamics 2nd-qtr earns fall 3.6 pct, revenue rises, raises 2009 guidanceWASHINGTON — General Dynamics Corp.’s second-quarter earnings edged down 3.6 percent from results that included one-time gains a year ago, but the defense contractor’s profits still surpassed Wall Street expectations. Gates says 1 combat brigade may leave Iraq ahead of schedule, gives no exact timetableABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT — A combat brigade of 5,000 American troops may be brought home early from Iraq if the trend of reduced violence holds, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday. New Zealand says Commonwealth likely to suspend Fiji after regime strengthens grip on powerSUVA, Fiji — Fiji will likely be suspended from the Commonwealth bloc, New Zealand said Wednesday — a day after its military ruler strengthened his grip on power by replacing the ailing president with a stronger ally. US defense chief offers help in Kurd-Arab dispute; generals say friction is now top problemABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRPLANE — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned squabbling Kurds and Iraqi Arabs on Wednesday that they don’t have much time to settle their differences and offered to help mediate before American forces leave in less than three years. Chavez recalls ambassador over Colombia’s report that rebels had weapons sold to VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez recalled his ambassador from Bogota on Tuesday and threatened to halt Colombian imports after the neighboring country said anti-tank weapons found in a rebel arms cache came from Venezuela. Appeals court overturns dismissal of suit over Hezbollah assassination of Iranian generalWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Tuesday kept alive a wrongful death lawsuit against Iran over Hezbollah’s assassination of the former chief of the country’s armed forces 25 years ago. US general says Iran changing tactics in Iraq, trying to influence upcoming electionsBAGHDAD — The top U.S. commander in Iraq said Tuesday that Iran is still training and equipping Iraqi insurgents but is shifting its focus to influence the upcoming Iraqi elections and exerting “soft power” over its majority-Shiite neighbor. Nigerian troops trade fire with militants, surround leader’s hideout in northern townMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Army troops traded fire with Islamic militants Tuesday and deployed armored vehicles to surround the suspected hideout of a radical Muslim leader accused of orchestrating three days of violence in Africa’s most populous nation. Security fears could see hundreds of Afghan polling centers shut in presidential electionsKABUL — Hundreds of polling stations could be closed in Afghanistan’s most violent regions, raising concerns that many ethnic Pashtuns will be unable to vote in next month’s presidential elections. That could undermine the legitimacy of the election, cause turmoil and possibly deprive President Hamid Karzai of a first-round victory. NATO involved in incident that kills 1 Afghan civilian, wounds 5KABUL — The NATO-led force says an Afghan civilian has been killed and five others wounded after its troops clashed with insurgents in southern Afghanistan. Pentagon audit cites better contractor oversight but still problems with tracking shootingsWASHINGTON — The government has kept a closer eye on U.S. contractors in Iraq since a deadly 2007 shooting by Blackwater guards, but it still needs to do a better job tracking and investigating when private security guards fire their guns, two new Pentagon audits have found. |
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