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• US Army more selective on recruits, re-enlistments
• Senate panel votes to cut aid for Pakistan, Egypt
• Obama spokesman praises departing ambassador to Afghanistan
• White House officials shaped pending bin Laden movie
• IAEA chief says nears deal with Iran ahead of 6-power talks
• U.S. ambassador in Kabul to leave because of health
• Oil near 2012 low, closes at $91.66
• Ad aimed at women takes on Obama's economic record
• AFA's Next Mitchell Hour Discusses Saudi Arabia
• Iran signals wider UN access as nuclear talks loom
• Defense says Muslim soldier never built bomb
• Ryan Crocker, ambassador to Afghanistan, to leave
• Two harrowing US military rescues offer haunting portrait of Afghan war
• Vito Vanson Releases “I Got Em Nervous Pt. 2” Mixtape
• IdeaFestival 2012 Announces Speaker Lineup
• Defense says Muslim solider never built bomb
• General’s Blog Entry Reignites Army Suicide Debate
• Loach in Cannes with spirited 'The Angels' Share'
• Memorial Day TV Ad Asks Why President Obama Is Admitting Millions of Immigrant Workers When 1 In 3 Young Veterans Is Jobless
• US ambassador to Kabul to step down early
• Oil near seven-month lows at $91.50
• Annin Flagmakers Supports Troops on Memorial Day and Everyday
• Turkey says US favorable to sale of armed drones
• Prosecutors: Soldier targeted Fort Hood troops
• 12 Lebanese kidnapped in Syria, officials say
• Iraq must cut state dependence, bank head tells AFP
• Rebels say Syria police kill two, U.N. monitors dispute
• Veterans for a Strong America Action Group Endorses Jesse Kelly for Congress in Arizona
• IAEA chief says close to deal with Iran
• Army Generals Should Be More Careful When Blogging About Suicide
• US Embassy in Kabul says US ambassador to leave
• US Embassy in Kabul says Ambassador Ryan Crocker will leave this summer
• Iran talks in Baghdad: Western naiveté
• Slip 'N Slide (The Note)
• Iranians reflect on sanctions as nuclear talks loom
• OLRTXT EMRG SY MEAST NEWS VIO DIP PIL HRGT POL INSURG
• Obama's preference for talks with Iran faces test
• US ambassador to Afghanistan 'plans to quit'
• Iraq seeks drones to protect oil facilities

US Army more selective on recruits, re-enlistments Posted: 22 May 2012 04:49 PM PDT 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 WASHINGTON (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 TITLE: Basketball

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 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 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 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 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 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 The 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 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 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 Iraq 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 AMMAN (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 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. ...

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 DUBAI (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. ...

OLRTXT EMRG SY MEAST NEWS VIO DIP PIL HRGT POL INSURG 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'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 US 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 Iraq 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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