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Afghanistan: U.S. Departing Without Foreseeable Success

The international community can see the chance of Afghanistan becoming a failed sate and haven for terrorists are increased by this game plan.

(SEATTLE) - The momentous encroachment in Afghanistan last Tuesday was not President Obama’s speech but the accord for ongoing co-operation between the United States and the Karzai government.

Remarks of President Barack Obama On the War in Afghanistan

President's remarks as prepared for delivery.

(BAGRAM, Afghanistan) - Good evening from Bagram Air Base. This outpost is more than seven thousand miles from home, but for over a decade it has been close to our hearts.

Karzai Family Looks to Extend Boss Rule in Afghanistan

Qayum's control of the media has reduced southern Afghanistan to a de facto totalitarian state.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai's brother, Qayum, is the type of guy who watches the Godfather movies not for entertainment purposes, but to learn new techniques.

Hence, it is more than a little concerning that President Karzai has reportedly been grooming Qayum to succeed him as the country's next president...

Egypt Just Annulled Mubarak`s Natural Gas Giveaway

Graphics by Alex

(BEIRUT Al-Manar) - Egyptian people are demanding the return of their sovereignty.

According to recent opinion surveys they believe it was partially ceded to Israel by the two post-Nasser dictators, at the behest of US administrations, from Nixon to Obama.

Should a Marine Give-Up His or Her Rights Simply Because They Have Agreed to Serve Their Country?

There are a considerable number of Marines who visit Salem-News.com regularly and I would love to hear their take on this issue...

(HARRISVILLE, NH) - The title of this piece poses an interesting question . . . a question of where the issue of freedom of speech ends and willful damaging of the necessary authority structure begins.

Sgt. Gary Stein, 26, a meteorologist at Camp Pendleton, posted the comments on the Facebook Armed Forces Tea Party page, will be discharged on “other than honorable” terms.

Extractive Industries Monitoring Training for Afghan Journalists

The aim is to develop interest within journalist community to take active part in monitoring of natural resources revenues.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - One of the viable sources of revenues to replace the aid money in post 2014 era in Afghanistan is the mineral resources of the country.

Government began developing the sector and has been tendering major concessions.

`The Deadly Connection: Endless War and Economic Crisis` - Bruce Gagnon speaks in Washington state

The Washington speaking engagements are part of Gagnon’s West Coast speaking tour that began in Los Angeles in April.

(POULSBO, WA) - “The Deadly Connection: Endless War and Economic Crisis” is the subject of Bruce Gagnon's six-city tour of Washington State.

Gagnon is the Coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space, and long-time member of Veterans For Peace.

When the Price of War Gets Personal: This Causes PTSD

Although the Infantry had its share of glory, many men had to pay for it.

(MOLALLA, OR) - Phil Leveque, who fought in the 89^th Infantry Division (some members shown to the right), wrote, We were driven by the belief that we had to defeat an obscene enemy to get to go home.

It was General Ridgeway of the Paratroopers said with conviction... "The best military weapon is the American Infantryman."

Karzai Criticised For Calling Taliban `Brothers`

Afghan President Hamid Karzai calling the Taliban ‘brothers' has garnered much attention and strong reactions among Afghans, some arguing it will negatively impact the image of Afghanistan.

(KABUL, Afghanistan TOLO News) - The actions of the Taliban do not merit the term brother, Chairman of the Foundation for Culture and Civil Society (FCCS) Mir Ahmad Joyenda said Wednesday.

The Taliban, who have "never believed in humanity", should not be called brothers, he said...

Sgt Bales Hearing: A Kangaroo Court Inquisition by Officers from their Bar

It appears that the Army Doctors have already been selected and told CONVICT THIS MAN!

(MOLALLA, OR) - The Associated Press printed a short article about a SANITY BOARD HEARING for Sgt Robert Bales and that his civilian attorney John Henry Browne had advised him not to participate based on his Fifth Amendment rights.

This is appropriate in view of the Army’s motto “Rank is always right”.