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Defense Secretary Meets With Obama Transition Team (www.defenselink.mil)

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up his first session today with President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team leaders, sharing insights about the initial challenges the new defense team... More

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Washington Warns Iraq To Accept Security Deal (www.militarytimes.com)

The Bush administration on Wednesday warned of “real consequences” for Iraq if it rejects a newly negotiated security pact. Without a deal, the United States could be forced to end its military... More

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Afghanistan: Fighting In A "Hornet's Nest", U.S. General Tells 60 Minutes More Soldiers And Assets Needed To Defeat Enemy (www.cbsnews.com)

This past year in Afghanistan was the deadliest yet for American troops. Seven years into this war, U.S. commanders from Kabul to Washington are pleading for more soldiers, exposing an uncomfortable... More

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Iraqi Red Crescent Paralyzed by Allegations - washingtonpost.com (www.washingtonpost.com)

The Iraqi Red Crescent, the country's leading humanitarian organization, has been crippled by allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement, including what Iraqi officials call the inappropriate... More

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