Posts Tagged ‘general’
AP Exclusive: US general sees end to Libya mission (AP)
AP – The top U.S. commander for Africa says the military mission in Libya is largely complete and NATO’s involvement could begin to wrap up as soon as next week when allied leaders meet in Brussels.
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General named to head US Afghan force OKs drawdown (AP)
AP – The Marine general tapped to take over as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan told Congress on Tuesday that he supports President Barack Obama’s decision to withdraw U.S. reinforcements by next September.
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US general: contact with Pakistan cut off briefly (AP)
AP – The death of Osama bin Laden could turn around the Afghanistan war by hastening a political settlement with the Taliban, although it is too early to halt U.S. combat involvement, a senior U.S. lawmaker and a top commander said Tuesday.
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NATO general: ‘We’re doing a great job’ in Libya (AP)
AP – A NATO general sharply rejected French criticism Tuesday of the operation in Libya, saying the North Atlantic military alliance is performing well and protecting civilians effectively.
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Yemeni general defects as president’s grip erodes (AP)
AP – Three Yemeni army commanders, including a top general, defected Monday to the opposition calling for an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s rule, as army tanks and armored vehicles deployed in support of thousands protesting in the capital.
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Ivory Coast general strike called to oust Gbagbo (AP)
AP – Allies of the man who the international community says won Ivory Coast’s disputed presidential election called Sunday for a general strike that would last until the incumbent hanging on to power concedes defeat and leaves office.
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Top US general visits troops in Afghanistan (AP)
AP – The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan crisscrossed the country on Saturday, making a Christmas visit to coalition troops at some of the main battle fronts in a show of appreciation and support in the tenth year of the war against the Taliban.
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