2012年5月22日星期二

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US Army more selective on recruits, re-enlistments

Posted: 22 May 2012 04:49 PM PDT

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2012 file photo, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno speaks at the Pentagon. Uncle Sam may still want you. But you? Maybe not so much. In sharp contrast to the peak years of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the Army last year took in no recruits with misconduct convictions or drug and alcohol issues, according to internal documents. And soldiers already serving on active duty must meet tougher standards to stay on for another tour in uniform. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)Uncle Sam may not want you after all.


Senate panel votes to cut aid for Pakistan, Egypt

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:45 PM PDT

In a fresh warning to Pakistan, a Senate panel on Tuesday approved a foreign aid budget for next year that slashes President Barack Obama's request for assistance to Islamabad by more than half and threatens further reductions if it fails to open supply routes to NATO forces in Afghanistan.

Obama spokesman praises departing ambassador to Afghanistan

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:18 PM PDT

Veteran diplomat Ryan Crocker's decision to step down as the United States ambassador to Afghanistan will not derail President Barack Obama's strategy there, White House press secretary Jay Carney said on Tuesday."That strategy will continue, obviously. The leadership team is strong and the president looks forward to the further implementation of his strategy," Carney told reporters.Obama's strategy -- endorsed by NATO -- calls for training and equipping Afghanistan's army and police, giving them the lead in combat operations by mid-2013. ...

White House officials shaped pending bin Laden movie

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:17 PM PDT

Top White House officials worked closely with producers of a movie about the successful killing of Osama bin Laden and pushed them to incorporate the administration's talking points, according to administration documents unveiled by Judicial Watch.

IAEA chief says nears deal with Iran ahead of 6-power talks

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:12 PM PDT

VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog director said on Tuesday he expected to sign a deal with Iran soon to unblock an investigation into suspected work on atom bombs, potentially brightening prospects for big-power talks with Tehran to stop a drift toward conflict. Yukiya Amano was summarizing the outcome of rare talks he conducted in Tehran on Monday, two days before six powers meet Iran's security council chief in Baghdad to test Iranian willingness to curb its nuclear program in a transparent way. ...

U.S. ambassador in Kabul to leave because of health

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:39 PM PDT

U.S. President Obama shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Crocker upon his arrival at Bagram Air Base in KabulWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker confirmed on Tuesday that he plans to step down this summer because of ill health, and sources said the highly regarded career diplomat was leaving at a time of his choosing and was not pushed out. Reuters reported on Monday that Crocker, a veteran diplomat who came out of retirement to take the demanding Kabul post, was expected to step down soon, leaving as Washington negotiates a host of challenges on its course out of the long, costly war. "Today, Ambassador Ryan Crocker confirmed to the Afghan Government, U.S. ...


Oil near 2012 low, closes at $91.66

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:23 PM PDT

Oil prices dropped near their lows for the year following warnings of a "severe recession" in Europe and an apparent easing of tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

Ad aimed at women takes on Obama's economic record

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:22 PM PDT

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AFA's Next Mitchell Hour Discusses Saudi Arabia

Posted: 22 May 2012 01:11 PM PDT

Book signing from award-winning author to follow presentation

Iran signals wider UN access as nuclear talks loom

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:59 PM PDT

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, Yukiya Amano, center, from Japan speaks to the media after returning from Iran at the Vienna International Airport near Schwechat, Austria, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Amano says he has reached a deal with Iran on probing suspected work on nuclear weapons and adds that the agreement will "be signed quite soon." (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)Iran made the first move Tuesday in attempts to gain an edge in nuclear talks with the U.S. and other world powers: It agreed in principle to allow U.N. inspectors to restart probes into a military site suspected of harboring tests related to atomic weapons.


Defense says Muslim soldier never built bomb

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:30 PM PDT

FILE - This June 14, 2011, file photo shows Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo in Nashville, Tenn. Abdo, a Muslim soldier who was AWOL from Fort Campbell, Ky., is accused of planning to bomb a Killeen restaurant filled with Fort Hood soldiers and shoot any survivors last summer. He faces up to life in prison if convicted of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, the most serious of the six charges on which he's being tried at his federal trial in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo, File)A Muslim soldier was stopped just hours before completing assembly of a bomb that he planned to detonate at a restaurant full of Fort Hood troops, prosecutors said during opening statements Tuesday at his federal trial.


Ryan Crocker, ambassador to Afghanistan, to leave

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:23 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 8, 2011 file photo, Ryan Crocker testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Crocker will be leaving his post as ambassador to Afghanistan this summer, an embassy spokesman said Tuesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)Ryan Crocker, the unflappable diplomat who became the civilian face of America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan over two administrations, is stepping down as ambassador to Afghanistan and retiring from the U.S. foreign service after a storied tenure in some of the world's most dangerous hotspots.


Two harrowing US military rescues offer haunting portrait of Afghan war

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:08 PM PDT

Special Operations Forces were pinned down in the violent southern region of Kandahar when Air Force pararescuers got the call to come to their aid.

Vito Vanson Releases “I Got Em Nervous Pt. 2” Mixtape

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:02 PM PDT

The mixtape is presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape PromotionsMiami, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 Hip-hop artist Vito Vanson recently released his mixtape, "I Got Em Nervous Pt. 2." The project is presented by Coast 2 Coast and is now available for free download. Vito Vanson was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He fell in love with rap after listening to Naughty by Nature's song "O.P.P." at the age of seven. He realized the power of rap when his mother found the cassette and threw it out. ...

IdeaFestival 2012 Announces Speaker Lineup

Posted: 22 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT

All Access Passes now on sale for a limited time.Louisville, KY (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 IdeaFestival 2012, a leading celebration for creative thinkers and the intellectually curious, announces speaker lineup, and opens registration for all access passes.From September 19th-22nd at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts more than 40 speakers and sessions will explore, discuss and celebrate innovation, imagination and world-changing ideas. All Access passes are now available for a limited time at ideafestival. ...

Defense says Muslim solider never built bomb

Posted: 22 May 2012 11:35 AM PDT

FILE - This June 14, 2011, file photo shows Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo in Nashville, Tenn. Abdo, a Muslim soldier who was AWOL from Fort Campbell, Ky., is accused of planning to bomb a Killeen restaurant filled with Fort Hood soldiers and shoot any survivors last summer. He faces up to life in prison if convicted of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, the most serious of the six charges on which he's being tried at his federal trial in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo, File)A Muslim soldier was stopped just hours before completing assembly of a bomb that he planned to detonate at a restaurant full of Fort Hood troops, prosecutors said during opening statements Tuesday at his federal trial.


General’s Blog Entry Reignites Army Suicide Debate

Posted: 22 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard commands Fort Bliss, one the nation's largest Army bases, so his blunt comments about suicide has raised eyebrows throughout the military.

Loach in Cannes with spirited 'The Angels' Share'

Posted: 22 May 2012 10:32 AM PDT

Actor Paul Brannigan attends a press conference for The Angel's Share at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)Paul Brannigan, the untrained actor who stars in Ken Loach's latest movie, has gone from being unemployed in a rough Glasgow neighborhood to nude scenes with Scarlett Johansson.


Memorial Day TV Ad Asks Why President Obama Is Admitting Millions of Immigrant Workers When 1 In 3 Young Veterans Is Jobless

Posted: 22 May 2012 10:27 AM PDT

Unemployment For Young African American Vets Topped 40% in 2011

US ambassador to Kabul to step down early

Posted: 22 May 2012 10:06 AM PDT

Ryan Crocker was appointed to the post in Kabul less than one year agoThe US ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker, is to leave his post early for health reasons, US officials said Tuesday, a day after NATO leaders charted a path out of the Afghan war at a summit in Chicago.


Oil near seven-month lows at $91.50

Posted: 22 May 2012 09:49 AM PDT

The price of oil is near seven-month lows following warnings of a "severe recession" in Europe and an apparent easing of tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

Annin Flagmakers Supports Troops on Memorial Day and Everyday

Posted: 22 May 2012 09:42 AM PDT

In memory of those that served, flags are flown at half staff until noon on Memorial Day. A day of remembrance, join your community events to show your gratitude and respect for those who fight for our freedom. Thank a Veteran.Roseland, NJ (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 Annin Flagmakers has proudly manufactured the US flag since 1847. Annin Flagmakers is encouraging all American citizens to join them in displaying the flag of our country in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. ...

Turkey says US favorable to sale of armed drones

Posted: 22 May 2012 09:25 AM PDT

President Barack Obama's administration is inclined to sell armed drones to Turkey but has to convince Congress first, Turkey's president told reporters after a meeting with the U.S. leader.

Prosecutors: Soldier targeted Fort Hood troops

Posted: 22 May 2012 09:08 AM PDT

FILE - This June 14, 2011, file photo shows Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo in Nashville, Tenn. Abdo, a Muslim soldier who was AWOL from Fort Campbell, Ky., is accused of planning to bomb a Killeen restaurant filled with Fort Hood soldiers and shoot any survivors last summer. He faces up to life in prison if convicted of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, the most serious of the six charges on which he's being tried at his federal trial in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo, File)Federal prosecutors say a soldier was stopped hours before completing assembly of a bomb that he planned to detonate at a restaurant full of Fort Hood troops.


12 Lebanese kidnapped in Syria, officials say

Posted: 22 May 2012 08:58 AM PDT

Lebanese anti-Syrian regime critic Shadi Mawlawi, center, who was accused of belonging to a terrorist group, is carried on his friends' shoulders as they celebrate his release from jail, in the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Tuesday May 22, 2012. Earlier this month, the arrest of Shadi Mawlawi, an outspoken Lebanese critic of Syrian President Bashar Assad, set of several days of clashes in northern Lebanon that killed eight people. Mawlawi was accused of belonging to a terrorist group. Mawlawi said he denies any link to such groups. (AP Photo)Lebanese security officials say 12 Lebanese Shiites have been kidnapped in Syria.


Iraq must cut state dependence, bank head tells AFP

Posted: 22 May 2012 08:29 AM PDT

US-IRAQ-SNOW-ALLAWIIraq needs to reform to lessen its economic dependence on the government, and must pay more attention to its tiny non-oil sector, the head of the country's central bank has urged in an interview with AFP.


Rebels say Syria police kill two, U.N. monitors dispute

Posted: 22 May 2012 08:05 AM PDT

Members of the Free Syrian Army walk as they carry RPGs at Bab Al Hawa in outskirts of Idlib, near the Syrian-Turkey borderAMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian rebels said police had opened fire and killed two people on Tuesday when a crowd turned out to greet a team of U.N. ceasefire monitors in the eastern province of Deir al-Zor. A United Nations spokeswoman said the team had heard gunfire but said they had not seen any casualties. The U.N. team was part of a contingent of about 260 unarmed observers sent to Syria to monitor an internationally-brokered ceasefire in the conflict between President Bashar al-Assad and opponents trying to overthrow him. ...


Veterans for a Strong America Action Group Endorses Jesse Kelly for Congress in Arizona

Posted: 22 May 2012 07:34 AM PDT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Joel Arends, President of Veterans for a Strong America Action Group and an Iraq war vet, issued the following endorsement in support of Jesse Kelley for Congress in Arizona's eighth congressional district:

IAEA chief says close to deal with Iran

Posted: 22 May 2012 07:21 AM PDT

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano briefs the media after his trip to Tehran at the international airport in ViennaVIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog director said on Tuesday he expected to sign a deal with Iran soon to unblock an investigation into suspected work on atom bombs, potentially brightening prospects for big-power talks with Tehran to stop a drift toward conflict. Yukiya Amano was summarizing the outcome of rare talks he conducted in Tehran on Monday, two days before six powers meet Iran's security council chief in Baghdad to test Iranian willingness to curb its nuclear program in a transparent way. ...


Army Generals Should Be More Careful When Blogging About Suicide

Posted: 22 May 2012 06:31 AM PDT

Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard commands Fort Bliss, one the nation's largest Army bases, so his blunt comments about suicide has raised eyebrows throughout the military.

US Embassy in Kabul says US ambassador to leave

Posted: 22 May 2012 06:25 AM PDT

Veteran U.S. diplomat Ryan Crocker will be leaving his post as ambassador to Afghanistan this summer, an embassy spokesman said Tuesday.

US Embassy in Kabul says Ambassador Ryan Crocker will leave this summer

Posted: 22 May 2012 06:06 AM PDT

KABUL - The U.S. Embassy in Kabul says Ambassador Ryan Crocker will be leaving his post this summer.

Iran talks in Baghdad: Western naiveté

Posted: 22 May 2012 06:06 AM PDT

It's hard to overestimate the degree of naiveté on the part of the West as it heads toward another round of nuclear talks with Iran in Baghdad on Wednesday.

Slip 'N Slide (The Note)

Posted: 22 May 2012 05:53 AM PDT

By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: POLL WOES: On several key measures Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is creeping up on President Obama, including on the question of which candidate better understands the problems of average Americans. To be sure, Obama still...

Iranians reflect on sanctions as nuclear talks loom

Posted: 22 May 2012 04:56 AM PDT

To match Feature IRAN-SANCTIONSDUBAI (Reuters) - An Iranian crewman climbed down from the cabin of the ship and shuffled over to the fence that separated the public road from the quayside. "Sanctions?" he said, surprised by the question. "No. They aren't a problem for us." Flicking the ash from his cigarette, he pointed to the souk clinging to the side of the dock, a smattering of stores doing an active business selling household goods, clay pots and garden plants brought by boat from Iran to the United Arab Emirates. ...


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Posted: 22 May 2012 03:47 AM PDT

U.N. observers see Syrian forces kill two: rebels AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian police killed two people on Tuesday when they opened fire on a crowd who came out to welcome United Nations observers in the eastern province of Deir al-Zor, a rebel official said. "As soon as the U.N. convoy entered al-Busaira, a jubilant crowd of hundreds came out to welcome them. It was not minutes before they came under fire," Abu Laila, a Free Syrian Army official, said by phone from the town. "The observers immediately left al-Busaira. ...

Obama's preference for talks with Iran faces test

Posted: 22 May 2012 03:44 AM PDT

President Barack Obama pauses during his news conference at the NATO Summit in Chicago, Monday, May 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)President Barack Obama's preferred path to end the Iranian nuclear standoff faces a stern test this week when world powers sit down with Iran in another bid to press it to meet international demands to prove it is not trying to develop nuclear weapons. Failure will strengthen calls for military action.


US ambassador to Afghanistan 'plans to quit'

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:59 AM PDT

Ryan Crocker (left) is a veteran diplomat who previously served as the US envoy to Iraq, Pakistan and SyriaUS Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker, a veteran diplomat who previously served as the US envoy to Iraq, Pakistan and Syria, plans to step down soon, CBS news reported early Tuesday.


Iraq seeks drones to protect oil facilities

Posted: 22 May 2012 02:35 AM PDT

A US official says Baghdad has agreed to buy American surveillance dronesIraq is seeking to acquire surveillance drones to help protect its oil pipelines and platforms, which are key to the country's economy, Iraqi and US officials said.


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