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• Dr. Jill Biden to Lead Storytime with Children of DC National Guard Members
• Iraq War veteran sues anti-war landlord who denied him a home
• AdWatch: Conservative group hits Obama on US debt
• Tax increases: A necessary evil with U.S. on path to Euro-style disaster?
• Congress considers pick for US ambassador to Iraq
• UN: Syria permits aid workers to enter 4 provinces
• Could Shodan Help Usher in the War on Cyber Terror?
• Syria bars diplomats, gunships in action
• Romney's (non) military record faces new scrutiny
• U.N., Syria sign aid agreement but access key
• US wants 'more active' India in Afghanistan
• Iraq Kurds indefinitely postpone provincial elections
• Iraqi police put down prison riots in Baghdad
• Analysis: Paralyzed world clings to Annan's failing Syria plan
• Iraqi police put down prison riot in Baghdad
• Musicians, Music Lovers, Military Maintain Greatest Risk for Tinnitus
• D-Day and the words of war
• First Class of Students Set to Graduate from the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani in June
• Jordan arrests alleged 2 militants going to Syria
• Jordan arrests 2 militants en route to Syria
• Iraq architects warn of neglected heritage sites
• 8 Famous Folks Who Made Surprising Job Switches
• Mystery virus sought 'designs from Iran'
• 10 things you need to know today: June 5, 2012
• Syria's Insurrection Is Not America's War
• Cut off aid to states helping Sudan's Bashir: ICC prosecutor
• Today in History
• Could Obama benefit politically by intervening in Syria?
• Accused ‘Cannibal Killer’ Caught
• Supreme Court rules for Secret Service in Cheney case
• Protesting the New Orleans Way: A Tailgate Rally to Save the Times-Picayune
• Iraq leaders call for calm after bombing kills 25
• Report: CIA to Significantly Cut Its Presences in Iraq
• Insiders Support Military’s Renewable-Energy Push

Dr. Jill Biden to Lead Storytime with Children of DC National Guard Members Posted: 05 Jun 2012 03:08 PM PDT Dr. Biden Shares Granddaughter's Deployment Experience with Guardsmen and Military Families in DC(PRWEB) June 05, 2012 WHAT:    Members of the DC National Guard and their families are being invited to attend an invitation only USO reading of Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden's new children's book "Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops," this Saturday, June 9 at the DC Armory. When a parent is deployed it's hard on the entire family, and can be a time of confusion, worry and insecurity for the children of our men and women in uniform. Dr. ...

Iraq War veteran sues anti-war landlord who denied him a home Posted: 05 Jun 2012 03:01 PM PDT A National Guardsman says he was denied an apartment because of his war service, and he is suing the anti-war landlord who told him that his service would be a "conflict of interest."

AdWatch: Conservative group hits Obama on US debt Posted: 05 Jun 2012 02:09 PM PDT TITLE: "Stopwatch."

Tax increases: A necessary evil with U.S. on path to Euro-style disaster? Posted: 05 Jun 2012 02:07 PM PDT two little words that are perhaps the filthiest in U.S. politics.

Congress considers pick for US ambassador to Iraq Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:58 PM PDT Democrats and Republicans pressed ahead on President Barack Obama's choice for U.S. ambassador to Iraq, even though a top GOP lawmaker has "grave concerns" about the nomination of Brett McGurk.

UN: Syria permits aid workers to enter 4 provinces Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:51 PM PDT Syria's government has agreed to a written deal with the United Nations and other international organizations that would allow aid workers and supplies to enter four hard-hit provinces, U.N. officials announced Tuesday.

Could Shodan Help Usher in the War on Cyber Terror? Posted: 05 Jun 2012 10:55 AM PDT COMMENTARY | The United States has been the driving force of the global War on Terror since the tragic attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Syria bars diplomats, gunships in action Posted: 05 Jun 2012 10:19 AM PDT BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's government banned 17 Western diplomats and its helicopter gunships pounded rebels in a coastal province on Tuesday as President Bashar al-Assad defied international pressure to halt his campaign to crush the uprising against his rule. The declaration that ambassadors from the United States, Canada, Turkey and several European countries were unwelcome was retaliation for the expulsion of Syrian envoys from their capitals last week, following the massacre of more than 100 civilians by suspected Assad loyalists. ...

Romney's (non) military record faces new scrutiny Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:54 AM PDT On a stage crowded with war heroes, Mitt Romney recently praised the sacrifice "of the great men and women of every generation who serve in our armed services."

U.N., Syria sign aid agreement but access key Posted: 05 Jun 2012 08:21 AM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - Syria has agreed to allow the United Nations and international agencies to expand humanitarian operations in the country, where at least 1 million people need urgent assistance after 15 months of conflict, a senior U.N. aid official said on Tuesday. The U.N. is to open field offices in four violence-plagued provinces - Deraa, Deir al-Zor, Homs and Idlib -- and Syrian officials have pledged to accelerate the granting of visas for aid workers and customs clearance for relief goods, he said. ...

US wants 'more active' India in Afghanistan Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:44 AM PDT US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta encouraged India to play a "more active role" in Afghanistan during talks Tuesday in New Delhi, US officials said.

Iraq Kurds indefinitely postpone provincial elections Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:40 AM PDT Election authorities in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region on Tuesday indefinitely postponed provincial polls scheduled for September because of laws that restrict minority voting rights.

Iraqi police put down prison riots in Baghdad Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:53 AM PDT Guards put down riots at two Baghdad prisons Tuesday, firing in the air and swinging clubs after inmates set tents, garbage and blankets on fire, officials said.

Analysis: Paralyzed world clings to Annan's failing Syria plan Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:39 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Kofi Annan hints his peace plan for Syria is going nowhere, but divided world powers have yet to agree on other ideas for halting the carnage or coaxing President Bashar al-Assad into talks on his political demise. Syrian rebels have abandoned any commitment to a ceasefire the U.N.-Arab League envoy declared on April 12. After an initial lull, Assad's forces never respected the truce despite the watching eyes of a U.N. observer team now 300 strong. ...

Iraqi police put down prison riot in Baghdad Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:38 AM PDT Guards put down riots at two Baghdad prisons Tuesday, firing in the air and wielding clubs after inmates set tents, garbage and blankets on fire, officials said.

Musicians, Music Lovers, Military Maintain Greatest Risk for Tinnitus Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:04 AM PDT Neuromonics outlines causes, greater hope with more tinnitus treatmentsBethlehem, PA (PRWEB) June 05, 2012 The prevalence of tinnitus is no secret in today's society, with – according to the American Tinnitus Association – more than 50 million people in the United States alone suffering from the condition. At the same time, accurately diagnosing tinnitus can be challenging, says Curtis Amann, vice president of marketing and sales for Neuromonics, Inc. ...

D-Day and the words of war Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT In this commentary on the eve of the D-Day anniversary, Dr. Edward J. Lordan from West Chester University looks at how three presidents used language to convey the need to fight overseas.

First Class of Students Set to Graduate from the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani in June Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:28 AM PDT The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani's first cohort of ten students and 37 graduates of the Executive MBA program will receive their degrees during the university's first commencement ceremony.Sulaimani, Iraq (PRWEB) June 05, 2012 The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) will confer undergraduate degrees for the first time on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 6:00pm during its inaugural commencement exercises, which will be held on its beautiful new 418-acre campus. ...

Jordan arrests alleged 2 militants going to Syria Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:25 AM PDT Jordanian police have arrested two alleged militants on their way to Syria to fight against President Bashar Assad, security and Islamist officials said Tuesday.

Jordan arrests 2 militants en route to Syria Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:01 AM PDT Jordanian police have arrested two militants on their way to Syria to fight against President Bashar Assad, security and Islamist officials said Tuesday.

Iraq architects warn of neglected heritage sites Posted: 05 Jun 2012 03:47 AM PDT Iraqi architects and historians have decried official neglect of historical buildings nationwide, many of which have fallen into disrepair and disuse, and called for greater attention to be paid to them.

8 Famous Folks Who Made Surprising Job Switches Posted: 05 Jun 2012 03:02 AM PDT Have you ever dreamt about leaving your career behind and doing something totally different? Of course you have. Though the idea of making a drastic job switch might seem overwhelming, it's not impossible. Here are eight well-known folks who've made surprising career switches.

Mystery virus sought 'designs from Iran' Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:32 AM PDT A mystery computer virus discovered last month and deployed in a massive cyberattack chiefly against Iran sought to steal designs and PDF files from its victims, a Russian firm said.

10 things you need to know today: June 5, 2012 Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:30 AM PDT Wisconsin votes in its recall election, the body-parts suspect appears in court, and more in our roundup of the stories that are making news and driving opinion

Syria's Insurrection Is Not America's War Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:00 AM PDT In pushing for U.S. military intervention in Syria — arming the insurgents and using U.S. air power to "create safe zones" for anti-regime forces "inside Syria's borders" — The Washington Post invokes "vital U.S. interests" that are somehow imperiled there.

Cut off aid to states helping Sudan's Bashir: ICC prosecutor Posted: 04 Jun 2012 11:12 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Aid should be cut off to states that help Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir evade arrest for war crimes to convince them to hand him over to the International Criminal Court if he visits those countries, prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo said on Monday. The ICC indicted Bashir in 2009 and has also issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese Defense Minister Abdel Raheem Muhammad Hussein for war crimes in the western Darfur region. Bashir's government in Khartoum has dismissed the charges as politically motivated and baseless. ...

Today in History Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:08 PM PDT Today is Tuesday, June 5, the 157th day of 2012. There are 209 days left in the year.

Could Obama benefit politically by intervening in Syria? Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:02 PM PDT Could President Barack Obama benefit politically by attempting to refocus the general election debate on foreign policy by intervening in Syria? Depends on whom you ask.

Accused ‘Cannibal Killer’ Caught Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:42 PM PDT Luka Rocco Magnotta knew how to live underground—so why was he found in the open? Winston Ross reports.

Supreme Court rules for Secret Service in Cheney case Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:25 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Secret Service agents have immunity from a lawsuit by a Colorado man arrested after he confronted then-Vice President Dick Cheney and criticized his Iraq war policies. The high court unanimously handed a victory to the Obama administration and the two agents, ruling they could not be held personally liable for damages in the suit alleging they arrested the man in retaliation for his political speech. The agents had sufficient cause to arrest him, the court said. ...

Protesting the New Orleans Way: A Tailgate Rally to Save the Times-Picayune Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:18 PM PDT Roughly 300 New Orleanians packed into a parking lot Monday evening to express their frustration with the recent announcement that Advance Publications, Inc, owner of the city's Pulitzer-winning newspaper, The Times-Picayune, would cut the paper's print circulation down to three days a week and dramatically shrink its newsroom.

Iraq leaders call for calm after bombing kills 25 Posted: 04 Jun 2012 07:05 PM PDT Iraqi leaders appealed for calm after a suicide bomber killed 25 people at a Shiite foundation's offices in Baghdad, sparking fears of sectarian strife at a time of political crisis.

Report: CIA to Significantly Cut Its Presences in Iraq Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:33 PM PDT The CIA is planning to cut its presence in Iraq to 40 percent of its wartime levels largely as a result of issues the agency faces in working in a country where a large American presence is no longer welcomed, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Insiders Support Military’s Renewable-Energy Push Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:30 PM PDT Nearly two-thirds of National Journal's National Security Insiders agree with the military's push for renewable energy, siding with the Obama administration over some Republicans in Congress who have charged that the Defense Department should not spend money on expensive alternative fuels at a time when the nation needs to cut its trillion-dollar deficit.

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