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Pentagon marks gay pride month for first time

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 04:07 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military celebrated gay pride month at the Pentagon for the first time on Tuesday, with officials praising the services for smoothly adapting to a law that permits homosexuals to serve openly in the armed forces. "As recently as three years ago, it would have been hard for many of us, including me, to believe that in the year 2012, a gay man or woman in the armed forces could be honest about their sexual orientation," the Pentagon's top lawyer, Jeh Johnson, said in a keynote address. ...

Fallen Soldiers Project Begins in San Francisco's Veterans Alley

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 03:43 PM PDT

In November 2011, Amos Gregory decided to take his idea for a mural that honors fallen Iraq War soldiers to the Web. Despite receiving only $390 on their estimated $40,000 project, his group has decided that time is of the essence. Now on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, Gregory and the SF Vets Mural Project in San Francisco's Veterans Alley will begin to paint "4,484 names of the U.S. soldiers that were killed in the American conflict in Iraq" in the 76' x 130' space.

U.S. intelligence sees few cracks in Assad's inner circle

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 03:40 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite some military defections, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle remains cohesive and the 16-month conflict with rebels is likely to be a drawn-out struggle, senior U.S. intelligence officials said on Tuesday. That assessment appears to dash any U.S. hopes that Assad, whose ouster Washington has called for, will fall soon of his own accord. The Obama administration has declined to intervene militarily in Syria, citing the lack of international backing and the country's sectarian divisions. ...

Turkey warns Syria away from its border

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 02:35 PM PDT

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the lawmakers of his Justice and Development Party at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. " Any Syrian military element that approaches Turkish border will be regarded as threat " Erdogan said four days after a Turkish warplane was shot down by Syria.(AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)Turkey warned Syria on Tuesday to keep its forces away from the countries' troubled border or risk an armed response — a furious reply to the downing of a Turkish military plane last week by the Damascus regime.

Fallen Soldier's Picture Used in Craigslist Donation Scam

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 02:06 PM PDT

Fallen Soldier's Picture Used in Craigslist Donation ScamAn Oregon father was angered to find an image of his son, a fallen soldier, had been posted on Craigslist as part of a scam to collect money for a fictitious wounded soldier. "It's disheartening. This just seems to be really low to take someone's...

Oil supply surge could risk price collapse: Harvard analysis

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:55 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global oil supplies are growing so fast that they could outstrip demand and lead to a collapse in world prices, a former energy executive who is now a Harvard research fellow said on Tuesday. "Most analyses today are still marked by this obsession with oil running out," Leonardo Maugeri, formerly a senior manager at Italy-based oil and gas giant Eni SpA , said at a discussion at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank in Washington. ...

Pentagon holds gay pride event

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:46 PM PDT

In the course of a year, Marine Capt. M. Matthew Phelps says he went from being a gay man "in the closet," afraid of being discharged, to invitee at the White House gay pride reception, drinking champagne with his commander in chief.

Yemen says al-Qaida land mines killed 73 this week

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:44 PM PDT

A Yemeni man works at a traditional brick factory on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)Land mines planted by al-Qaida militants before they fled key southern Yemen strongholds have killed 73 civilians over the past week, Yemeni officials said Tuesday.

Jury: Ex-detective was sane during California rape

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:41 PM PDT

A California jury on Tuesday found that a former police detective who blamed the antidepressant Zoloft for his behavior was sane when he abducted and raped a waitress at gunpoint.

Members of Military Targeted by Predatory Financial Practices

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:38 PM PDT

Members of Military Targeted by Predatory Financial PracticesHolly Petraeus and Beau Biden describe the financial risks facing servicemembers and the solutions to help them

NATO Dismisses Action on Syria as Russia Sends Back Helicopters

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:34 PM PDT

Syria is still expecting a shipment of military helicopters from Russia, Reuters reported on Monday. This revelation came about even as NATO countries prepared to sit down on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of retaliating over a downed Turkish jet, as reported by the AFP.

Hispanics looking for November gains in US House

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:30 PM PDT

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2011 file photo, former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez announces his candidacy for Congress from California's 10th congressional district, in Modesto, Calif. It's looking like a big election year for Hispanics in Congress. Their House contingent _ now 25 _ is all but sure to grow by three or four because of redistricting that's created Hispanic majority districts in California and Texas. On top of that, Hispanics could win seats in New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Florida. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)Jose Hernandez worked in farm fields with his Mexican-immigrant parents before becoming an astronaut. Iraq War veteran Julius Melendez is the third generation of his Puerto Rican family to serve in the military. And Tony Cardenas, the youngest of 11 children of immigrant farmers from Jalisco, Mexico, has served in the California Assembly and on the Los Angeles City Council.

Red Cross chief exits after taking on Bush, Bashar

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:39 AM PDT

GENEVA (Reuters) - He struck a unique deal with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, fought what he viewed as excesses in the U.S. "war on terror", compiled reports that exposed U.S. mistreatment of detainees in Iraq, and fought for inmates' rights at Guantanamo. Jakob Kellenberger, who describes himself as "the negotiator of last resort", steps down on Friday after 12 years as president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The independent aid agency's 12,500 staff perform frontline humanitarian operations, delivering food and medical care in war zones from Syria to Somalia. ...

'Me @ the Zoo': Sorry, Chris and Britney

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 09:32 AM PDT

'Me @ the Zoo': Sorry, Chris and BritneyLast night HBO premiered its new video collage documentary Me @ the Zoo, a strange and depressing look at Mr. Leave Britney Alone himself, Chris Crocker. Crocker, if you are lucky enough to not remember, was a YouTube sensation who, in 2007, made an impassioned video plea begging all of us to stop harshing on Britney Spears in the wake of her disastrous comeback performance at that year's MTV Video Music Awards. ...

The big loser in Arizona v. United States? America's next president

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 09:29 AM PDT

The run-up to Thursday's now-scheduled health care decision has inspired partisan nervousness reminiscent of the 2000 Florida recount. But Monday's five-to-three Supreme Court ruling, deftly filleting Arizona's show-me-your-papers immigration law also carries lasting implications for the next president.

'Contagion of Violence' model used to address urban violence in US provides solutions in Iraq, London and beyond

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 08:32 AM PDT

National Press Club panel examines disease-like spread of violence in 'Arab Spring' and 'London Riots'

Iraq backs off on forcing 44 media outlets closed

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 08:08 AM PDT

Iraq has suspended orders to close 44 media operations in the country, including the BBC and Voice of America, after an outcry by press freedom advocates, an official said Tuesday.

Quotes from Reuters Washington Summit

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 07:50 AM PDT

Portman gestures as he responds to a question during the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington(Reuters) - Key U.S. lawmakers, campaign officials, political operators and budget analysts discuss their strategies for the political battles ahead in the run-up to the November 6 presidential election and beyond, at the Reuters Washington Summit June 25 to 27. Here are some quotes from the summit: REPUBLICAN SENATOR ROB PORTMAN On Romney as president: "This is something I have never said publicly, I've told my wife this, but I think he'd be willing to risk being a one-term president in order to make the tough decisions that are going to be required. ...

Michael Haas Announces Plans to Initiate a Veterans Court in Jefferson County, Washington

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 07:34 AM PDT

Michael Haas, candidate for Jefferson County Superior Court Judge, announced plans today to work with county leaders to develop a Veterans Court.Port Townsend, Washington (PRWEB) June 26, 2012 "Our veterans have done so much for us yet we continue to fail to adequately address their needs. Most veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan will lead very productive lives. Others however, will not be so fortunate and will abuse alcohol and other drugs. This in turn and in connection with high levels of PTSD and/or traumatic brain injuries can lead to criminal behavior. ...

Obama Campaign Pretty Pleased With the Romney Outsourcing 'Pioneer' Story

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 07:17 AM PDT

Obama Campaign Pretty Pleased With the Romney Outsourcing 'Pioneer' StoryWhy are the presidential candidates spending so much time raising so much money? To buy TV ads. Which ones succeed? Which fail? In Ad Watch, we review them as they come out. Today: President Obama attacks Mitt Romney for sending jobs to China and a veterans group accuses a Montana Senate candidate of preferring to raise his own pay rather than fund prosthetic limbs for injured soldiers.

Iraq gives media 45 days to comply with regulations

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 07:08 AM PDT

Iraq regularly ranks near the bottom of global press freedom rankingsIraq's interior ministry has given dozens of media outlets 45 days to comply with Communications and Media Commission (CMC) regulations over licences, or they will face "legal procedures."

NATO condemns Syria over downed Turkish plane

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 06:39 AM PDT

NATO Secretary General Rasmussen briefs the media at the Alliance headquarters in BrusselsBRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO allies on Tuesday condemned Syria's shooting down of a Turkish military plane as unacceptable but they stopped short of threatening any military response that might drag them into a conflict with Syria's government. Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said after an emergency meeting in Brussels of ambassadors from NATO's 28 member states that Turkey had the support of all its partners. "The security of the alliance is indivisible, we stand together with Turkey in the spirit of strong solidarity," Rasmussen said. ...

Why Turkey is holding back, for now, after Syria downed its jet

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 06:29 AM PDT

At an emergency summit today, NATO and Turkey denounced Syria's shooting down of a Turkish military jet four days ago but sought to calm fears of a broader escalation between the neighbors.

Syria's chemical weapons: How secure are they?

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 04:30 AM PDT

As Syria slides into ever worsening violence and parts of the country begin to slip out of control of the state, Syria's chemical and biological weapons arsenal, air defense systems, and ballistic missiles could be up for grabs – a potential bonanza for radical militant groups and a massive challenge for the West in attempting to check proliferation.

NATO seen backing Turkey over jet downed by Syria

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 02:55 AM PDT

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO allies will express political support for Turkey on Tuesday at an emergency meeting to discuss the shooting down of a Turkish military jet by Syria last week, but will likely stop short of assessing prospects for military involvement. Ankara requested a meeting of NATO's North Atlantic Council to discuss the incident, which it has branded an "act of aggression". Damascus said it shot the aircraft down in self-defense after it strayed into Syrian airspace. ...

Grantham University Student Sergeant Chad Cagle Receives LDRSHIP Award

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 02:03 AM PDT

Grantham University is pleased to announce that Sergeant Chad Cagle of Killeen, Texas, was one of eleven members of the U.S. military to receive the LDRSHIP Award from the Imagine America Foundation.Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) June 26, 2012 Grantham University is pleased to announce that Sergeant Chad Cagle of Killeen, Texas, was one of eleven members of the U.S. military to receive the LDRSHIP Award from the Imagine America Foundation. Sgt. Cagle is currently pursuing his Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies and plans to graduate in May 2013. ...

ACTA: “Battle May Be Won, But The Privacy War Is Still Raging,” According To VPNReviewz CEO

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 12:25 AM PDT

It has been announced that ACTA was voted down by the Members of European Parliament in a 19 – 12 vote, but there's still another vote scheduled sometime in early June, and there's the TPP.Undisclosed Location, South Africa (PRWEB) June 26, 2012 "It's been a long time coming, and the suspense building behind the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Act kept getting more intense as country after country rejected it, but the culminating defeat is a key battle in the war for freedom of speech and privacy," according to VPNReviewz CEO Michael Maxstead. ...

Has the Day of the Islamist Arrived?

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Sixteen months after the United States abandoned its loyal satrap of 30 years, President Hosni Mubarak, to champion democracy in Egypt, the returns are in.

Report: FBI Investigates More Than 100 Suspected Islamic Extremists Within U.S. Military

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:12 PM PDT

"The FBI and Department of Defense call these cases 'insider threats.'"

SKorea to halt Iran oil imports from July 1

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 10:46 PM PDT

South Korea said Tuesday it will halt oil imports from Iran starting next month due to a European Union ban on insuring shipments of Iranian crude.

S.Korea to suspend Iranian oil imports from July

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 09:51 PM PDT

Iran is South Korea's third largest market in the Middle EastSouth Korea said on Tuesday it would be forced to halt imports of Iranian oil from July because of European Union sanctions aimed at pressuring Tehran to abandon its suspected nuclear weapons programme.

South Korea to halt Iran oil imports as EU ban bites

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:52 PM PDT

A Hyundai Oilbank logo is seen at a gas station in SeoulSEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea became the first major Asian consumer of Iranian crude to announce a halt to imports after the government said they would be suspended from July 1 due to a European Union ban on insuring tankers carrying Iranian oil. The insurance ban makes it almost impossible to ship Iranian oil as most insurance is undertaken by EU-based companies and the move comes as part of a series of measures designed to put pressure on Iran to halt what the United States and others say is a nuclear weapons program. ...

South Korea replaces Iran oil with other Middle East sources

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 07:40 PM PDT

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's economy ministry said on Tuesday most of its Iranian oil imports had already been replaced by supplies from other producers such as Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and by spot purchases, although some still needed to be covered. The world's fourth-largest buyer of Iranian crude oil had no plan to follow Japan by providing state guarantees to insure tanker shipments to continue Iranian oil imports, given current oil supplies, Moon Jaedo, deputy minister for international affairs at the economy ministry, told a briefing. ...

Iran Celebrates the Death of Stuxnet

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 02:36 PM PDT

Iran Celebrates the Death of StuxnetIn today's tour of state-sponsored propaganda: Iran cheers the end of a computer virus, paywalls give an unexpected boost to state-run newspapers and America's propaganda arms faces a setback in Iraq. We begin in Tehran.

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