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• Commander: Cuts could undermine Pacific strategy
• Top US Commander: Iran Sanctions Not Working
• Hugo Chavez legacy: a wedge between US, Latin America
• Charity Cruise To Benefit Veterans
• Ind. Senate panel approves specialty plate limits
• Taliban attack trends: Never mind
• Syrian jets bomb northern city overrun by rebels
• UPDATE 1-Soccer-Ronaldinho dropped by Brazil, Kaka recalled
• Deal on drone memos paves way for vote on CIA pick
• Westminster College Invites Media to Meet, Cover General Barry McCaffrey, Tues. March 12; Media invited to follow the four-star general as the former "Drug Czar" and Iraq & Latin America commander discusses challenges facing U.S. with college students
• Ex-US Guard in China Gets 9-Year Prison Sentence
• Anti-al-Qaida leader killed in Iraq shooting
• Senator says White House is providing drone memos
• Syria spillover, al Qaeda strain Iraq security
• How Obama Fumbled Afghanistan
• Syrian warplanes target fallen city of Raqqa: opposition
• China willing to join Exxon at giant Iraq oilfield
• Drone Denials, Inside the God Particle, and the Rise of Amazon Primetime
• The 6 Species of Secretaries That Will Define Obama's Term
• What Obama's Cabinet Picks Say About His 2nd Term Agenda
• The Taxonomy of the Obama Cabinet
• Syria's violence continues its march across borders, into Iraq
• NKorea: Cold War history with US justifies nukes
• Protests Planned at George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication in April 2013
• Kurdish rebels attack Turkish military vehicle: officials
• Veering Is Jeb Bush's Real Immigration Issue
• ICTJ Report: Iraq’s De-Baathification Still Haunts the Country, Holds Lessons for Others
• Jeb Bush's Real Immigration Problem
• New York Times and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Nicholas Kristof to Deliver 2013 Commencement Address at Syracuse University
• Attacks in different Iraq regions kill 2, wound 3
• Sequestration May Be a Bad Idea Whose Time Has Come
• Senate committee set to vote on Obama's CIA choice
• Why the GOP must come to terms with George W. Bush's disastrous presidency
• Flexi-work Has Yet to Gain Traction Among SMEs in Singapore: Rikvin
• Republicans unveil government funding measure

Commander: Cuts could undermine Pacific strategy Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:12 PM PST Budget cuts are starting to affect U.S. military activities in the Asia-Pacific and threaten to undermine Washington's strategy to rebalance its forces in the region, the U.S. Pacific commander said Tuesday.Adm. ...

Top US Commander: Iran Sanctions Not Working Posted: 05 Mar 2013 03:12 PM PST Top US commander: Iran sanctions not working yet but diplomatic pressures could still succeed

Hugo Chavez legacy: a wedge between US, Latin America Posted: 05 Mar 2013 02:32 PM PST In December 1994, Miami and the Clinton administration hosted the first Summit of the Americas, an event that drew the leaders of every country from Canada to Chile but Cuba. It was perhaps the zenith of the quest to cast the Western Hemisphere in Washington's image, with a vast, Arctic-to-Tierra-del-Fuego free-trade area among market economies that banished populism and ostracized Cuba as the lone vestige of a bygone socialism.

Charity Cruise To Benefit Veterans Posted: 05 Mar 2013 02:28 PM PST Princess Cruises' Landmark Cruise Supporting U.S. Veterans to Feature Special Military Guests and SpeakersCruise Line Designated as a Commemorative Partner with the United States of AmericaVietnam War CommemorationWASHINGTON, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In benefit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and Operation Homefront, Princess Cruises' first-ever charity cruise to support U.S. veterans will feature a number of special guests including former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen (Ret. ...

Ind. Senate panel approves specialty plate limits Posted: 05 Mar 2013 02:27 PM PST A proposal to overhaul Indiana's specialty auto license plate system cleared a legislative committee Tuesday with the support of two senators who were part of a push last year to revoke a gay youth advocacy ...

Taliban attack trends: Never mind Posted: 05 Mar 2013 02:10 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.-led military command in Afghanistan will no longer count and publish the number of Taliban attacks, a statistical measure that it once touted as a gauge of U.S. and allied success but now dismisses as flawed.

Syrian jets bomb northern city overrun by rebels Posted: 05 Mar 2013 01:14 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian jets bombed opposition-held buildings Tuesday in the strategic northern city of Raqqa, a day after rebels overran the onetime regime stronghold and captured its provincial governor. A toppled statue of President Bashar Assad's father was defaced with graffiti reading, "Tomorrow will be better."

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Ronaldinho dropped by Brazil, Kaka recalled Posted: 05 Mar 2013 11:46 AM PST * Ronaldinho dropped, Kaka returns for Brazil * Bayern Munich's Luiz Gustavo gets rare call-up * Brazil to face Italy, Russia (adds details, quotes) RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Reuters) - Mercurial forward Ronaldinho was dropped by Brazil on Tuesday as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named his squad for this month's friendlies against Italy and Russia. Real Madrid duo Kaka and Marcelo were recalled and Bayern Munich defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo, who has only been capped twice, was also included by Brazil, who are aiming for a sixth world title when they host next year's World Cup. ...

Deal on drone memos paves way for vote on CIA pick Posted: 05 Mar 2013 10:43 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to clear the way for confirmation of John Brennan to run the CIA, the White House is providing members of the Senate Intelligence Committee with access to all of the top-secret legal opinions that justify the use of lethal drone strikes against terror suspects, the committee's chairwoman announced Tuesday.

Westminster College Invites Media to Meet, Cover General Barry McCaffrey, Tues. March 12; Media invited to follow the four-star general as the former "Drug Czar" and Iraq & Latin America commander discusses challenges facing U.S. with college students Posted: 05 Mar 2013 10:16 AM PST McCaffrey will address leadership qualities, national and world security as Iraq-Afghanistan wars end, and U.S. drug policy cooperation with Mexico, Latin America, and AfghanistanSALT LAKE CITY, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Media is invited to follow Four-Star General Barry McCaffrey (Ret), the former U.S. "Drug Czar" and Iraq and Latin American commander, as he speaks to Westminster students about leadership and challenges facing the U.S. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Westminster College, 1840 South 1300 East. ...

Ex-US Guard in China Gets 9-Year Prison Sentence Posted: 05 Mar 2013 10:10 AM PST Ex-US consulate guard sentenced to 9 years in prison for trying to sell secrets to China

Anti-al-Qaida leader killed in Iraq shooting Posted: 05 Mar 2013 09:42 AM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — A local leader of anti-al-Qaida militiamen was shot dead Tuesday in western Baghdad, one of eight people killed in violence in different parts of Iraq, officials said.

Senator says White House is providing drone memos Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:40 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee says the White House is providing the panel with all of the top-secret Justice Department memos that justify the use of lethal drone strikes against terror suspects, including American citizens.

Syria spillover, al Qaeda strain Iraq security Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:29 AM PST BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has long warned that Syria's increasingly sectarian war might spill over the border and reignite his own country's combustible Shi'ite-Sunni mix. That nightmare may have edged closer after suspected Sunni insurgents killed 48 Syrian troops on Iraqi soil on Monday. Suicide bombers have already stepped up attacks in recent weeks to a frequency Iraq has not suffered in years. ...

How Obama Fumbled Afghanistan Posted: 05 Mar 2013 08:19 AM PST Until he took the job as President Obama's special representative, Richard Holbrooke was known as one of the toughest, smartest, and most nimble diplomats of his era. He had plenty of ego, but few people doubted Holbrooke's effectiveness.

Syrian warplanes target fallen city of Raqqa: opposition Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:58 AM PST AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian warplanes bombarded the city of Raqqa on Tuesday, a day after it was captured by rebel fighters, opposition campaigners and a resident said. "The center of the city is being bombarded by warplanes. I counted 60 rockets," the resident said, adding hospitals had issued calls to donate blood as casualties mounted. Sharif Shihada, a member of the government-controlled parliament told al-Jazeera television ground forces had been sent to retake Raqqa and said: "The situation will suddenly change for these terrorists," referring to opposition brigades. ...

China willing to join Exxon at giant Iraq oilfield Posted: 05 Mar 2013 07:51 AM PST BEIJING (Reuters) - China is willing to join Exxon Mobil in a giant Iraqi oilfield project, a top executive said on Tuesday, which could see Beijing come to dominate Iraq's oilfields and help the U.S. major mend fences with Baghdad. Last year, Exxon offered to sell its stake in the southern Iraq West Qurna-1 oilfield after fighting with Baghdad over contracts it has signed with autonomous Kurdistan in the north, deals the central government rejects as illegal. By the end of December, the China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) had emerged as the frontrunner to take over Exxon's 60 percent share. ...

Drone Denials, Inside the God Particle, and the Rise of Amazon Primetime Posted: 05 Mar 2013 06:57 AM PST Behind the New York Times pay wall, you only get 10 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.

The 6 Species of Secretaries That Will Define Obama's Term Posted: 05 Mar 2013 06:36 AM PST The word "Cabinet" isn't in the Constitution, but it has been a part of every presidency since George Washington. Cabinet officers are usually forgettable and occasionally defining—whether it was Alexander Hamilton at Treasury, Lincoln's constantly-alluded-to "Team of Rivals," or postwar icons like Bobby Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, and Hillary Clinton. So what does Barack Obama's Cabinet say about him now that he's made his major picks for a second term?

What Obama's Cabinet Picks Say About His 2nd Term Agenda Posted: 05 Mar 2013 06:23 AM PST The word "Cabinet" isn't in the Constitution, but it has been a part of every presidency since George Washington. Cabinet officers are usually forgettable and occasionally defining—whether it was Alexander Hamilton at Treasury, Lincoln's constantly-alluded-to "Team of Rivals," or postwar icons like Bobby Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, and Hillary Clinton. So what does Barack Obama's Cabinet say about him now that he's made his major picks for a second term?

The Taxonomy of the Obama Cabinet Posted: 05 Mar 2013 06:08 AM PST The word "Cabinet" isn't in the Constitution, but it has been a part of every presidency since George Washington. Cabinet officers are usually forgettable and occasionally defining—whether it was Alexander Hamilton at Treasury, Lincoln's constantly-alluded-to "Team of Rivals," or postwar icons like Bobby Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, and Hillary Clinton. So what does Barack Obama's Cabinet say about him now that he's made his major picks for a second term?

Syria's violence continues its march across borders, into Iraq Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:59 AM PST • A daily summary of global reports on security issues.

NKorea: Cold War history with US justifies nukes Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:48 AM PST SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Cold War still rages in North Korea, and enemy No. 1 is the United States, which Pyongyang blames for making its much-condemned drive to develop nuclear weapons necessary.

Protests Planned at George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication in April 2013 Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:37 AM PST DALLAS, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When the George W. Bush Library and Policy Institute is dedicated on April 25, 2013, at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas, protestors will be there to demand the ex-president be held accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of U.S. and international law. President Barack Obama, former U.S. presidents and many heads of state are expected to attend the dedication ceremony. ...

Kurdish rebels attack Turkish military vehicle: officials Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:26 AM PST DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Kurdish militants detonated a bomb under a military vehicle in southeast Turkey, wounding four soldiers, security officials said on Tuesday, in a potential challenge to a fledgling peace process between Ankara and the rebels' jailed leader. Turkish intelligence officials and Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan, imprisoned on an island near Istanbul, began talks last October aiming to end a 28-year-old insurgency in which more than 40,000 people have been killed. ...

Veering Is Jeb Bush's Real Immigration Issue Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PST Jeb Bush has joined the exclusive "I was for it before I was against it before I was for it" club. He became a member by saying Tuesday on MSNBC that he would support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants if it can be done without creating "an incentive for people to come illegally."

ICTJ Report: Iraq’s De-Baathification Still Haunts the Country, Holds Lessons for Others Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:46 AM PST The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) released a new report today providing detailed information and analysis on how Iraq dismantled Saddam Hussein's Baath Party and purged state institutions of party members. The report, titled "A Bitter Legacy: Lessons of De-Baathification in Iraq," carries valuable lessons for countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as they consider how to deal with legacies of abuse by the security and political apparatuses of former regimes. ...

Jeb Bush's Real Immigration Problem Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:03 AM PST Jeb Bush has joined the exclusive "I was for it before I was against it before I was for it" club. He became a member by saying Tuesday on MSNBC that he would support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants if it can be done without creating "an incentive for people to come illegally."

New York Times and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Nicholas Kristof to Deliver 2013 Commencement Address at Syracuse University Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:02 AM PST Nicholas D. Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and opinion columnist for The New York Times, will deliver the 2013 Commencement address at the joint ceremony for Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) on Sunday, May 12, in the Carrier Dome.Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) March 05, 2013 Nicholas D. ...

Attacks in different Iraq regions kill 2, wound 3 Posted: 05 Mar 2013 02:46 AM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — Officials say attacks in two different areas in Iraq have killed two people and wounded three.

Sequestration May Be a Bad Idea Whose Time Has Come Posted: 05 Mar 2013 12:17 AM PST Early last June, I was having coffee with a longtime friend, a former Republican member of Congress widely considered one of the most astute watchers of Washington and the political process. This friend said he thought that budget sequestration was very likely to happen, that it was almost inevitable given the players and dynamics that were in place. Keep in mind that this was long before the outcome of the November 2012 election was known.

Senate committee set to vote on Obama's CIA choice Posted: 05 Mar 2013 12:16 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Intelligence Committee is scheduled to vote on President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA after weeks of wrangling with the White House over access to top-secret information about the use of lethal drone strikes against terror suspects and the attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya.

Why the GOP must come to terms with George W. Bush's disastrous presidency Posted: 04 Mar 2013 10:30 PM PST The party cannot chart a course to future victory until it makes peace with past failures

Flexi-work Has Yet to Gain Traction Among SMEs in Singapore: Rikvin Posted: 04 Mar 2013 10:02 PM PST Even though flexi-work arrangements may promote better work satisfaction and greater happiness among employees, many SMEs are uncertain about its feasibility and legislation, says Singapore company registration specialist Rikvin.Singapore (PRWEB) March 05, 2013 In spite of ongoing discussions to legislate flexi-work arrangements, a recently released "Happiness Poll" by the U Family wing of Singapore's labour movement, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), has revealed that the move is already unpopular among many employers. ...

Republicans unveil government funding measure Posted: 04 Mar 2013 06:12 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans controlling the House moved Monday to ease a crunch in Pentagon readiness while limiting the pain felt by such agencies as the FBI and the Border Patrol from the across-the-board spending cuts that are just starting to take effect.

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