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Kandahar campaign already underway, general says
Mar 17, 2010 13:26 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Preliminary U.S. efforts to gradually retake full control of the Taliban's birthplace Kandahar are already underway, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan said on Wednesday, offering few details.
Hillary Clinton berates Netanyahu over settlements
Mar 16, 2010 15:58 EDT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday he must work to repair relations with Washington after a debacle over Jewish settlements that has undermined U.S. efforts to mediate new peace talks with the Palestinians.
Hillary Clinton berates Netanyahu over settlements
Mar 16, 2010 15:58 EDT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday he must work to repair relations with Washington after a debacle over Jewish settlements that has undermined U.S. efforts to mediate new peace talks with the Palestinians.
U.S. might boost Iraq force structure during drawdown
Mar 16, 2010 13:50 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States may leave a stronger-than-expected force structure in northern Iraq if the situation requires, even as it reduces troops to targeted levels, a top U.S. general said on Tuesday.
Iran's nuclear bomb effort has slowed: U.S. general
Mar 16, 2010 12:27 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. General David Petraeus said on Tuesday Iranian efforts to develop a nuclear weapon appear to have been delayed "a bit" and voiced confidence it would not have a bomb this year.
Karzai, Obama discuss prospects of Taliban talks
Mar 16, 2010 12:20 EDT
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed prospects of peace with the Taliban in a video phone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama, Karzai's office said Tuesday.
Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with U.S.
Mar 14, 2010 11:24 EDT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret on Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.
Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with U.S.
Mar 14, 2010 11:24 EDT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret on Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.
Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with U.S.
Mar 14, 2010 11:24 EDT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret on Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.
Confrontations, anger in Jerusalem over building
Mar 12, 2010 14:16 EST
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli forces sealed off the West Bank and massed riot squads around Jerusalem's Old City and Arab neighborhoods during Muslim weekly prayers on Friday, facing down Palestinian anger over Jewish settlement expansion.
Biden appeals for Mideast peace talks without delay
Mar 11, 2010 14:48 EST
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden called on Thursday for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to start without delay despite Palestinian insistence that Israel first cancel a settlement project condemned by Washington.
Biden appeals for Mideast peace talks without delay
Mar 11, 2010 14:48 EST
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden called on Thursday for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to start without delay despite Palestinian insistence that Israel first cancel a settlement project condemned by Washington.
Slow going as U.S. pushes Israel-Palestinian talks
Mar 08, 2010 14:35 EST
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's envoy said Palestinian and Israeli leaders agreed on Monday to resume talks but, amid a new row over Jewish settlements, it was not yet clear how exactly those negotiations would proceed.
Gates concerned about Blackwater's conduct: Pentagon
Mar 05, 2010 16:39 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates will review allegations of misconduct in Afghanistan by the company formerly known as Blackwater and shares concerns raised by a top senator, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Key lawmaker seeks to block $1 billion Blackwater deal
Mar 04, 2010 17:13 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon should consider blocking a potential $1 billion contract with the company formerly known as Blackwater to train Afghan police because of questions about its conduct in Afghanistan, a top U.S. senator said.
U.S. commander in Afghanistan gets more authority
Mar 04, 2010 17:10 EST
OTTAWA (Reuters) - U.S. General David Petraeus said on Thursday he had expanded the authority of his top commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, to give him operational control over virtually all American forces in the country.
Clinton fails to win over Brazil on Iran
Mar 03, 2010 23:12 EST
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton failed to win Brazil's support on Wednesday for more sanctions against Iran and said Tehran would not talk seriously about its nuclear program until the United Nations took new action.
U.S. military questions Karzai's steps on corruption
Mar 03, 2010 20:04 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai must take "significant steps" to fight corruption, the U.S. military's top officer said on Wednesday, suggesting Washington was concerned inaction could undercut the campaign against the Taliban.
Lawmakers launch bill to end military gay ban
Mar 03, 2010 18:50 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pushing back against Pentagon opposition, lawmakers said on Wednesday they would forge ahead with legislation to lift restrictions on homosexuals in the armed forces before a year-long military review is completed.
Lawmakers launch bill to end military gay ban
Mar 03, 2010 18:50 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pushing back against Pentagon opposition, lawmakers said on Wednesday they would forge ahead with legislation to lift restrictions on homosexuals in the armed forces before a year-long military review is completed.
