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US sacks top Afghanistan general
- By Super Admin
- Published Tuesday 12th 2009
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The US defence secretary has forced out the
country's commander in Afghanistan, saying the battle against the
Taleban needs "new thinking".
US to review Afghan air strikes
- By Super Admin
- Published Monday 11th 2009
- U.S. Politics
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A top US military commander has announced a review into the American use of air strikes in Afghanistan.
Californians flee deadly wildfire
- By Super Admin
- Published Sunday 10th 2009
- U.S. Politics
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Californian fire officials say nearly a third of
the wildfire that has burnt 80 homes and forced 30,000 people to flee
from Santa Barbara is under control.Obama hails unity over al-Qaeda
- By Super Admin
- Published Thursday 7th 2009
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US President Barack Obama has said after meeting
his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts that they are united in the goal
of defeating al-Qaeda.
Obama offers Cuba 'new beginning'
- By Super Admin
- Published Saturday 18th 2009
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President Barack Obama has said the US seeks a
"new beginning" with Cuba and an "equal partnership" with all the
nations of the Americas.
Obama seeks extra funds for wars
- By Super Admin
- Published Saturday 11th 2009
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US President Barack Obama has
asked Congress for an extra $83.4bn (£56.7bn) to fund operations in
Iraq and Afghanistan this year.
US warship reaches Somali coast
- By Super Admin
- Published Thursday 9th 2009
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An American warship, the USS Bainbridge, has
reached the area off the coast of Somalia where a cargo ship was seized
by pirates a day earlier.Gates unveils US defence budget
- By Super Admin
- Published Tuesday 7th 2009
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US Defence Secretary Robert Gates
has proposed an overall increase to the US defence budget for 2010,
although some major weapons programmes will be cut.
Obama meets Brown for G20 talks
- By Super Admin
- Published Wednesday 1st 2009
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US President Barack Obama has arrived at Downing Street for a meeting with Gordon Brown ahead of the G20 summit.
Obama pledges economic recovery
- By Super Admin
- Published Wednesday 25th 2009
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Barack
Obama has told Americans he sees signs of economic recovery, but urged
them to be patient and look beyond their "short-term interests".