Al-Qaida Plants Flag In Baghdad After Killing 16 (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:21:00 -0400) The militants burned some of the bodies of the security officials in a brazen afternoon attack. Across the country, 23 Iraqi soldiers, police officers and other security forces were killed in shootings and roadside bombings.
Pentagon Officials Slam Leak Of Afghan War Reports (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 -0400) WikiLeaks' publishing of secret intelligence reports has done severe damage, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday, noting that his department would aggressively investigate how it happened. Adm. Mike Mullen said the group's founder may already have the blood of a soldier or Afghan family on his hands.
Beijing Wary Of Rising Tide Of Veterans' Discontent (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 -0400) A seldom-seen aspect of China's ambitious military modernization is the plight of demobilized soldiers who have fallen through the cracks -- and who have Beijing worried. Many veterans are taking to the streets to protest lack of jobs, health care and other benefits.
2nd Missing Sailor's Body Found In Afghanistan (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:00 -0400) A senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials say the body of Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove was found by villagers Wednesday. His colleague, Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McNeley, was found Sunday. The two went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan on Friday.
Secret Jails Used To Enforce China's 'Hidden Rules' (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:01:00 -0400) On the surface, they appear to be simply farmyards, hotels or guesthouses run by provincial governments. In fact, they are part of a network of extrajudicial detention centers known as "black jails," where local governments hold people who come to Beijing to complain about abuses.
U.S. Steps Up Pressure On Iraq Stalemate (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0400) It's been nearly five months since Iraq's the general elections, but the country's politicians have been unable to agree on much of anything, including who will be the next prime minister. Iraqi officials say the Obama administration is stepping up pressure to end the stalemate.
Oil Industry Rethinks Cost, Risk Of Drilling In U.S. (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0400) Tighter regulations and tougher safety standards in the aftermath of the Gulf spill could mean higher costs for companies engaged in offshore oil drilling. As a result, oil production could shift to countries with less governmental oversight and fewer safeguards.