NATO Ministers Endorse Wider Afghan Effort

"BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Defense ministers from NATO on Friday endorsed the ambitious counterinsurgency strategy for Afghanistan proposed by Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, giving new impetus to his recommendation to...

Four Killed in Dealiest Day for U.S. Troops in Iraq in Weeks

With most attention focused on Afghanistan, and its problematic election results, uncertainty about troop commitments, and NATO's role in its future. IT may be easy to forget that Iraq is still a real danger, and U.S. troops still operate in the country, though no longer in...

UK troops 'given too many tasks'

" The military mission in Afghanistan has failed to deliver what it promised - as troops are being given too many tasks, a report from MPs says. The House of Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee says...

Don't Underestimate Sarah Palin for 2012

I first posted this article about Saran Palin's 2012 presidential campaign at my own blogs, the Francis L. Holland Blog and the Truth About McCain Blog, because I believe liberals, leftists and the media are dangerously underestimating the possible strength of Sarah Palin as...

200 child fidayeen rescued in Pakistan

Finally - a great step towards the betterment of Pakistan and its future generations.....Fidayeen means -one who sacrifices himselfA fidayeen attack is a suicide tactic used by terrorists. Such attacks are modelled upon suicide attacks by Palestinian Native Inhabitants...

Iraq MPs hold vote to allow UK troops to stay

"Aqeel Abdul-Hussein, head of the Sadr bloc in parliament, told reporters afterwards that Sadr supporters opposed any agreements backing the presence of foreign troops. The deal "is an extension of occupation...

President Obama's first 6 Months

President Obama has been in office 6 months.  He has started many things but so far little has impacted the country.  This article has pictures of his first days as president."U.S. President Barack...

Most Iraqis want US troops out now

Mike Tharp: Most Iraqis regard the US troops as occupiers, some Americans talk about staying longer

93 rebels killed in assaults: military

" MANILA -- Government troops killed more than 90 Muslim guerrillas and recovered dozens of bombs from captured rebel camps in a 12-day offensive in the southern Philippines, the military said Monday. The rebels denied that any guerrillas were killed. " A never ending...

Pakistan says 751 militants, 29 troops killed in troubled region

Pakistani military, which is battling militants in the troubled Malakand region, on Tuesday said that 751 militants and 29 troops had so far been killed in the military operations in three restive districts of Buner, Dir and Swat.Maj. On the other hand, the military spokesman...

U.S. soldier kills 5 fellow troops at Baghdad base: Pentagon

I just saw this on CNN.  There are few details so far. "U.S. soldier kills 5 fellow troops at Baghdad base: Pentagon BAGHDAD — The U.S. military says five American soldiers have been killed in a shooting...

Eight soldiers among 45 killed in restive Swat valley of Pakistan

At least 45 persons, including eight soldiers and 37 militants, were killed in Pakistan’s restive Swat valley on Wednesday.The Pakistani military said that 37 militants were killed in various parts of the...

Buner: Major military offensive launched against Taliban

After success in Dir, a major military offensive has been launched against Taliban in Buner. FC (Frontier Constabulary) and Pakistan Army are taking part in this operation with air support being provided by PAF...

Operation against Taliban has begun, Lal Qila under control

Military operation against Taliban, in the frontier areas of Pakistan, has begun. According to ISPR (Inter Services Public Relations) press release, Lal Qila in Lower Dir has been fully secured and is now under...

Alistair Darling spring budget will benefit our war heroes.

Home sweet home and the welcome surprise from our Chancellor Alistair Darling. After it has been revealed Alistair had four homes. The latest news on Darling is that he will reveal in tomorrows budget,...

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