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Total number of U.S. military deaths since 2003 and names of the U.S. troops killed recently in the Iraq war, as announced by the Pentagon:
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Even before the shootings at this sprawling military post, Pfc. Nicolas Woodworth was wary of shipping out for Afghanistan in early January. As a combat engineer, he is supposed to serve on a route-clearance team, creeping down Afghan roads at 5 mph looking for bombs.
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SF Gate:
Iranian state TV is reporting that the country will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting nuclear facilities against any possible attack. Gen. Ahmad Mighani, who heads an air force unit dealing with threats to Iran's air space,... Iran - Middle East - Television - Air force - Society and (Read More)
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The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials. Levin also said he considers Hasan's shooting spree, an act of terrorism. (Read More)
FOXNews.com:
Canada's defense minister says the country will be able to continue its humanitarian work in Afghanistan after it removes its combat troops. (Read More)
Fox News:
Fox News Poll: Americans have differeing views on shooting massacre at Fort Hood, Tex. — including whether or not it should be called an act of terrorism• Hasan to Imam: 'Can't Wait to Join You' in Afterlife• Al Qaeda's Message Spreading on English Web Sites. (Read More)
Headlines:
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air. (Read More)
Fox News:
Defense secretary says that as soon as Obama makes his decision, troops can begin flowing into Afghanistan• 13 Killed in Homicide Bomb in West Afghanistan• No Afghan Decision Before Thanksgiving • Fox News Poll: President's Approval at New Low• Majority Dislikes Obama's Policies | VIDEO. (Read More)
washingtonpost.com - Op-Ed Columns:
In the beginning, the Obama administration directed a spotlight toward its careful, thoughtful decision-making process on Afghanistan. National security meetings were announced, photographed and highlighted in background briefings to the media. President Obama would apply the methods of the academy to the art of war -- the (Read More)
Fox News:
Defense secretary says that as soon as Obama makes his decision, forces can begin flowing into Afghanistan • No Afghan Troop Decision Before Thanksgiving• 13 Killed in Homicide Bomb in West Afghanistan• Fox News Poll: President's Approval at New Low• Majority Dislikes Obama's Policies | VIDEO. (Read More)
FOXNews.com:
Defense secretary's wording suggested that, as expected, Obama will soon approve an increase in the already record U.S. force of 68,000 in Afghanistan. . (Read More)
World News from Times Online:
President Karzai of Afghanistan signalled the beginning of the end of foreign military intervention in his country yesterday when he pledged that Afghan security forces would take the lead in fighting the Taleban over the next three to five years. (Read More)
Washington Post:
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced Thursday a 45-day review into whether "lapses" or gaps in military procedures may prompt a failure to identify servicemembers who pose a threat, a bid to prevent future incidents such as the mass killings at Fort Hood this month. (Read More)
FOXNews.com:
Trying to avert another tragedy like the Fort Hood shootings, Defense Secretary Robert Gates named a former Army secretary and former Navy chief to review a broad range of Pentagon programs, ranging from medical and personnel policies to how well military bases are secured. (Read More)
FOXNews.com:
For several weeks, President Obama has been weighing whether to send as many as 40,000 additional troops to Afghanistan or to scale back the war effort and focus on pursuing Al Qaeda in Pakistan. (Read More)