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• Christopher Kannady Teaches Students How to Defend Military Suspects
• Petraeus star on battlefield, felled at CIA by affair
• Husband held in killing of Iraqi-American woman
• CIA Director Petraeus quits: extramarital affair
• Afghan victims set to testify in shooting rampage hearing
• Petraeus resigns over affair, as criticism grows of CIA response in Libya
• Iraq marked highlight of Petraeus' Army career
• CIA Director Petraeus resigns, admits extra-marital affair
• Turkish army kills 42 Kurdish militants, official says
• Husband of slain Iraqi-American woman arrested over death
• Obama, Palin and Jobs join Bartlett's club
• Thousands flee Syria in exodus, millions more need aid
• Highlights of Petraeus' Career
• The Mission Continues to Host Veteran-Led Community Service Projects with Disney VoluntEARS
• Up to 11,000 people flee Syria in 24-hour period
• Welcome to Bartlett's: Obama, Palin, Steve Jobs among new entries in classic reference work
• David Petraeus Resigns From CIA, Citing Affair
• US donates $34 million to UN plan to help Syria
• CIA Director David Petraeus Resigns Citing Extra-Marital Affair
• New Robot Testing Terrorist Bomb Recipes
• JetBlue pilot who had midair meltdown ordered released from prison
• Biden's son joins Navy Reserve
• Veterans Volunteer for One More Mission: Hurricane Sandy Response Team Takes Leave from Stemming Arizona Fires to Aid Jersey Shore
• Iraq official: Exxon seeks exit deal this year
• Report Reveals Cost of Veterans' Unmet Mental Health Needs
• Target Joins The Mission Continues to Sponsor Nationwide Veteran-Led Community Service Projects this Veterans Day
• Iraq's ousted bank chief professes his innocence
• Sen.-elect Warren, Gov. Patrick meet at Statehouse
• Niko reports another dry well in Indonesia, shares plunge
• SBA Helps Veterans Start, Grow and Expand Small Businesses
• CIA Director David Petraeus Resigns
• Transgender Pakistanis face society's scorn
• Foreign air power is crucial to Mali battle plan: sources
• U.S. stations first permanent military unit in Poland
• California Premiere Of The Documentary, Horse Soldiers Of 9/11 By War Correspondent, Alex Quade To Be Screened At Napa Valley Film Festival At Veterans Day Program On November 11th, 2012
• Chavez to Obama: forget global wars, fix domestic woes
• From Mammon to God: Ex-oil man must unite troubled church
• LUKOIL says looks into Exxon offer on Iraqi oil: report
• Obama to make landmark visit to Myanmar this month

Christopher Kannady Teaches Students How to Defend Military Suspects Posted: 09 Nov 2012 04:33 PM PST Attorney Christopher Kannady was recently asked to speak at a class at the American University in Washington D.C. on the area of comparative military justice. He was able to inform the class about hot topics like GMTO defendant's and access to intelligence information, and broaden their understanding of military defense.Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 09, 2012 Christopher Kannady is a respected litigator and a functional member of The Federal Practice Group. ...

Petraeus star on battlefield, felled at CIA by affair Posted: 09 Nov 2012 04:11 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - David Petraeus was a star on the battlefield, commanding the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but was undone by "poor judgment" in engaging in an extramarital affair that led to his downfall as CIA director. Just two days after his 60th birthday, Petraeus stepped down from the spy agency where he had held the top office since September 6, 2011. "After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair. Such behavior is unacceptable, both as a husband and as the leader of an organization such as ours. ...

Husband held in killing of Iraqi-American woman Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:25 PM PST The husband of an Iraqi-American woman whose beating death initially raised fears of a hate crime was arrested on suspicion of murder in what police described Friday as an act of domestic violence.

CIA Director Petraeus quits: extramarital affair Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:19 PM PST David Petraeus, the retired four-star general renowned for taking charge of the military campaigns in Iraq and then Afghanistan, abruptly resigned Friday as director of the CIA, admitting to an extramarital affair.

Afghan victims set to testify in shooting rampage hearing Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:15 PM PST TACOMA, Washington (Reuters) - Two wounded survivors of a shooting rampage that killed 16 Afghan villagers are set to recount the experience on Friday at a U.S. military hearing to decide if a decorated soldier accused of murder in the case will face a court martial. Military prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, accusing him of killing the villagers - mostly women and children - when he ventured out of his remote camp on two revenge-fueled forays over a five-hour period in March. ...

Petraeus resigns over affair, as criticism grows of CIA response in Libya Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:00 PM PST CIA Director David Petraeus abruptly resigned Friday, citing an extramarital affair and the need to sort out the "personal and professional issues" involved.

Iraq marked highlight of Petraeus' Army career Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:53 PM PST At the close of his time commanding U.S. forces in Iraq, at the height of a legendary military career, Gen. David Petraeus was lauded by his boss, then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates, as "one of our nation's great battle captains."

CIA Director Petraeus resigns, admits extra-marital affair Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:24 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - CIA Director David Petraeus resigned as head of the main U.S. spy agency on Friday, saying he had engaged in an extramarital affair and acknowledging that he "showed extremely poor judgment." In a letter to the CIA workforce, Petraeus, 60, said that he met with President Barack Obama at the White House on Thursday and asked "to be allowed, for personal reasons, to resign from my position." "After being married for 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair," he wrote. ...

Turkish army kills 42 Kurdish militants, official says Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:19 PM PST DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Turkish air force jets and attack helicopters pounded Kurdish militants along the border with Iraq and Iran for three days, killing 42 militants, the local governor's office said on Friday. The operation, which began on Wednesday, was launched after word was received that a group of Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants had been identified in Turkey's southeastern province of Hakkari, bordering Iraq and Iran, the Hakkari governor's office said. ...

Husband of slain Iraqi-American woman arrested over death Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:12 PM PST (Reuters) - The husband of an Iraqi-American woman who was beaten to death near San Diego in March in a killing initially probed as a possible anti-Muslim hate crime has been arrested in connection with her death, police said on Friday. Shaima Alawadi, a 32-year-old mother of five, was found bludgeoned to death in her home in the San Diego suburb of El Cajon, home to a large Arab-American population, and died of her injuries several days later. A threatening note found at the scene suggested Alawadi might have been targeted because of her ethnicity. ...

Obama, Palin and Jobs join Bartlett's club Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:04 PM PST So much has changed since we last heard from "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations," a decade ago.

Thousands flee Syria in exodus, millions more need aid Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:03 PM PST ANKARA/DOHA (Reuters) - Thousands of Syrians fled their country on Friday in one of the biggest refugee exoduses of the 20-month civil war after rebels seized a border town, and the United Nations warned that millions more still in Syria will need help as winter sets in. In Qatar, the main opposition group outside Syria elected a new leader. However, it will start talks on Saturday with other factions, including representatives of rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad's forces, on forming a wider body that hopes to gain international recognition as a government-in-waiting. The U.N. ...

Highlights of Petraeus' Career Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:48 PM PST Brief highlights of Gen. David Petraeus' career

The Mission Continues to Host Veteran-Led Community Service Projects with Disney VoluntEARS Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:07 PM PST The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit that helps post-9/11 veterans transition from military service to civilian life through community service work, will host veteran-led service projects across the country in recognition of Veterans Day.Saint Louis, MO (PRWEB) November 09, 2012 St. Louis, MO, November 9, 2012 - The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit that helps post-9/11 veterans transition from military service to civilian life through community service work, will host veteran-led service projects across the country in recognition of Veterans Day. ...

Up to 11,000 people flee Syria in 24-hour period Posted: 09 Nov 2012 12:58 PM PST As many as 11,000 people fled Syria in 24 hours, some of them desperately clambering through a razor-wire fence into Turkey on Friday to escape fierce fighting between rebels and government forces for control of a border town.

Welcome to Bartlett's: Obama, Palin, Steve Jobs among new entries in classic reference work Posted: 09 Nov 2012 12:30 PM PST So much has changed since we last heard from "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations," a decade ago.

David Petraeus Resigns From CIA, Citing Affair Posted: 09 Nov 2012 12:06 PM PST Former General Offered Resignation Thursday at White House

US donates $34 million to UN plan to help Syria Posted: 09 Nov 2012 11:03 AM PST A U.N. plan to provide $836 million in emergency aid to Syrians battered by their nation's civil war ran into funding problems Friday despite an additional U.S. donation of $34 million.

CIA Director David Petraeus Resigns Citing Extra-Marital Affair Posted: 09 Nov 2012 10:50 AM PST CIA Director David Petraeus resigned on Friday because of an extra-marital affair. The resignation was first reported by MSNBC. NBC and other outlets are reporting the disclosure was preceded by a FBI investigation into Paula Broadwell, Petraeus's biographer, for attempting to access his email.

New Robot Testing Terrorist Bomb Recipes Posted: 09 Nov 2012 10:44 AM PST Following a terrorist's recipe for blowing up a plane is a good way for human bomb-makers who study these recipes to risk death themselves. But a fearless new robot named "LEXI" can help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security cook up potentially unstable explosive mixtures for the sake of studying terrorist tactics.

JetBlue pilot who had midair meltdown ordered released from prison Posted: 09 Nov 2012 10:26 AM PST SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The JetBlue Airways pilot whose behavior on a flight forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Texas was ordered conditionally released by a federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, on Friday. U.S. District Judge Mary Lou Robinson ruled Clayton Osbon, 49, "would not create a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person or serious damage to the property of another" if released. Osbon pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in July to a criminal charge of interference with a flight crew and was ordered examined by psychiatrists for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. ...

Biden's son joins Navy Reserve Posted: 09 Nov 2012 10:23 AM PST Vice President Joe Biden will have another military son to worry about as he helps chart America's course around the world.

Veterans Volunteer for One More Mission: Hurricane Sandy Response Team Takes Leave from Stemming Arizona Fires to Aid Jersey Shore Posted: 09 Nov 2012 10:02 AM PST Armed simply with chainsaws, a corps of military veterans has arrived on the Jersey Shore to help Sandy-stricken residents trapped by a maze of downed trees and debris. The team members, whose previous tours have included Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo, arrived in New Jersey this week from Arizona, where they were serving in the Student Conservation Association (SCA) Veterans Fire Corps, a program that helps recent-era vets transition to civilian life and prepares them for careers in conservation. ...

Iraq official: Exxon seeks exit deal this year Posted: 09 Nov 2012 09:39 AM PST Exxon Mobil expects to reach a deal by year's end to sell its stake in a major oil field in southern Iraq, an Iraqi official said Friday.

Report Reveals Cost of Veterans' Unmet Mental Health Needs Posted: 09 Nov 2012 09:07 AM PST Calls on Community Behavioral Health Centers To Fill Gap in CareWASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Every dollar invested in evidence-based care for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with untreated mental health disorders results in $2.50 in savings over two years, according to a new report released today by the National Council for Behavioral Health (National Council). The report finds that if all 210,000 untreated veterans with PTSD and/or major depression received appropriate treatment, the $481 million investment would result in more than $1.2 billion in cost savings. ...

Target Joins The Mission Continues to Sponsor Nationwide Veteran-Led Community Service Projects this Veterans Day Posted: 09 Nov 2012 09:02 AM PST The Mission Continues and Target to facilitate 13 veteran-led projects nationwide that benefit schools and illustrate that veterans are national assets.(PRWEB) November 09, 2012 On Veteran's Day, Target will partner with The Mission Continues to facilitate thirteen veteran led projects nationwide. The day of service will be coordinated by The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit organization that helps post-9/11 veterans transition from military service to civilian life through community service work. These initiatives will benefit Title 1 schools serving at risk-students. ...

Iraq's ousted bank chief professes his innocence Posted: 09 Nov 2012 08:11 AM PST The ousted governor of Iraq's central bank on Friday criticized his removal amid accusations of financial wrongdoing as an attempt by the government to seize control of the institution.

Sen.-elect Warren, Gov. Patrick meet at Statehouse Posted: 09 Nov 2012 07:52 AM PST Massachusetts U.S. Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren sat down with Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday as she prepped for her new job in Washington, but was tight-lipped when as quizzed by reporters after the meeting.

Niko reports another dry well in Indonesia, shares plunge Posted: 09 Nov 2012 07:28 AM PST (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Niko Resources Ltd said another one of its offshore wells in Indonesia came up dry, sending its shares down as much as 25 percent. BMO Capital Markets analyst Jared Dziuba said the latest well is the fourth one to turn up dry in its 2013 Indonesian program. "Aside from a lack of exploration success to-date, funding concerns continue to weigh on the company, particularly ahead of a convertible note repayment in December," Dziuba added. ...

SBA Helps Veterans Start, Grow and Expand Small Businesses Posted: 09 Nov 2012 07:27 AM PST WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the nation marks Veterans Day 2012, the U.S. Small Business Administration continues to build on its successful programs for America's military veterans, helping tens of thousands of veterans each year with small business financing, comprehensive business training and counseling and access to federal contracts.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire. ...

CIA Director David Petraeus Resigns Posted: 09 Nov 2012 07:23 AM PST CIA Director David Petraeus has submitted a letter of resignation because of an extra-marital affair, according to MSNBC. The White House released this statement from President Obama Friday afternoon:

Transgender Pakistanis face society's scorn Posted: 09 Nov 2012 06:29 AM PST Dressed up in elaborate, feminine outfits and artfully applied makeup, they are showered with money while dancing at all-male wedding parties. But the lives of transgender people in Pakistan are also marked by harassment, rejection and poverty.

Foreign air power is crucial to Mali battle plan: sources Posted: 09 Nov 2012 06:23 AM PST BAMAKO (Reuters) - Malian troops backed by foreign air power will lead the assault to recapture Timbuktu and other northern cities from al Qaeda-linked militants, under a battle plan now being considered, Malian army sources said. West African bloc ECOWAS is expected to submit a version of the plan to the United Nations Security Council for approval, paving the way for war in Mali's vast desert amid fears the region could become a new terrorist training ground. ...

U.S. stations first permanent military unit in Poland Posted: 09 Nov 2012 06:22 AM PST LASK, Poland (Reuters) - The United States launched its first permanent military presence on Polish soil on Friday, an air force detachment to service warplanes, in a move long sought by its NATO ally Warsaw. President Barack Obama announced plans to station air force personnel at Lask air base near Lodz, central Poland, during a visit last year after Warsaw pressed for what it sees as a security guarantee in the face of a more assertive Russia. From next year, the 10 resident U.S. ...

California Premiere Of The Documentary, Horse Soldiers Of 9/11 By War Correspondent, Alex Quade To Be Screened At Napa Valley Film Festival At Veterans Day Program On November 11th, 2012 Posted: 09 Nov 2012 06:00 AM PST SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Organizers for the Napa Valley Film Festival have announced the California premiere of Horse Soldiers of 9/11 by award-winning war correspondent, Alex Quade. The screening at the Napa Valley Film Festival, 1:00 P.M., Sunday, November 11thth atLincoln Theater, 500 California Drive, Yountville, CA 94599 is part of their Veterans Day program.Alex Quade, who's original reporting on the Horse Soldiers of 9/11 garnered the Edward R. ...

Chavez to Obama: forget global wars, fix domestic woes Posted: 09 Nov 2012 05:49 AM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - The U.S. government's chief antagonist in Latin America, Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, has advised newly re-elected U.S. President Barack Obama to avoid further entanglement in international conflicts and concentrate on fixing internal problems. "He should reflect first on his own nation, which has a lot of economic and social problems. It's a divided, socially fractured country with a super-elite exploiting the people," the socialist president said late on Thursday in his first reaction to Obama's victory this week. ...

From Mammon to God: Ex-oil man must unite troubled church Posted: 09 Nov 2012 05:13 AM PST LONDON (Reuters) - He has met murderous warlords, survived death threats and brokered multi-million pound deals on the financial markets. Now the next Archbishop of Canterbury faces what many see as the near impossible task of uniting an Anglican church that risks tearing itself apart over gay marriage and women bishops. Justin Welby, a self-deprecating figure who called himself "one of the thicker bishops in the Church of England", inherits a bitterly divided institution struggling to find a role in an increasingly secular society. ...

LUKOIL says looks into Exxon offer on Iraqi oil: report Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:56 AM PST MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's second largest crude producer LUKOIL said on Friday it will study an offer from Exxon to take over the West Qurna-1 oilfield in Iraq, Interfax news agency said. ExxonMobil has informed the Iraqi government it wants to pull out of the $50 billion oil project in southern Iraq. LUKOIL, which is already developing West Qurna-2, has previously said West Qurna-1 is "too big for it to swallow", but on Friday said it would at least look into the proposal. "We received an offer from Exxon. We will likely study this possibility. ...

Obama to make landmark visit to Myanmar this month Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:37 AM PST YANGON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. leader to visit Myanmar this month, the strongest international endorsement of the fragile democratic transition in the Southeast Asian country after half a century of military rule. Obama will travel to Myanmar during a November 17-20 tour of Southeast Asia that will also take in Thailand and Cambodia, the White House said on Thursday, confirming his first international trip since he won a second term in Tuesday's election. ...

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