CNN January 16, 2008 Some of America’s closest NATO allies reacted with surprise and disbelief Wednesday to reported comments from Defense Secretary Robert Gates suggesting that their troops fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan are not up to the job. more
Voice of America January 16, 2008 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says the United States sees an increasing threat of terrorist attacks coming from Western Europe. Tendai Maphosa has more in this report for VOA from London. more
International Herald Tribune January 15, 2008 The Polish defense minister said Tuesday that the United States appeared willing to consider his country’s insistence on U.S. security aid in exchange for the deployment of U.S. missile interceptors in Poland. more
Washington Post January 15, 2008 After more than six years of coalition warfare in Afghanistan, NATO is a bundle of frayed nerves and tension over nearly every aspect of the conflict, including troop levels and missions, reconstruction, anti-narcotics efforts, and even counterinsurgency strategy. Stress has grown along with casualties, domestic pressures and a sense that […]
Reuters January 14, 2008 The European Union is likely to impose countervailing duties on U.S. biodiesel imports this year, the head of a major UK biodiesel company said on Monday. more