A Pakistani army spokesman says the U.S. decision to suspend $800 million in military aid to Pakistan will not affect its operations. Major General Athar Abbas said Monday the military can conduct its operations “without external support.” On Sunday, White House Chief of Staff William Daley told ABC’s This Week that the U.S. has decided […]
Pakistan Says It Doesn’t Need US Military Aid
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
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Chinese Military Chief Rebukes US Over China Sea Drills
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
China’s military chief is bluntly criticizing the United States for holding military exercises in the South China Sea and conducting surveillance flights off its shores. General Chen Bingde made the remarks Monday at a joint press conference with his American counterpart, Admiral Mike Mullen. Chen said recent U.S. exercises with the Philippines and Vietnam are […]
US Defense Chief Concerned About Iranian Weapons in Iraq
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta says the United States is very concerned about Iran providing weapons to militants in Iraq, as he prepares to meet with Iraqi leaders about the future of U.S. troops in the country. Panetta told a group of U.S. soldiers in Baghdad Monday that the U.S. cannot allow the arming […]
Obama, Congressional Leaders Meet for Debt Reduction Talks
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 4:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama called for more budget talks Monday at the White House after having failed to reach a deal with Republicans. President Obama also will hold a news conference Monday focusing on the status of the deficit and debt negotiations. Mr. Obama met briefly Sunday with top congressional leaders at the White House […]
US, Chinese Military Chiefs Discuss Maritime Disputes, Other Issues
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 2:30 am (UTC-5)
The top military commanders from the United States and China say they held “candid” talks Monday about territorial disputes in the South China Sea and other contentious issues. The official Xinhua news agency quoted Chinese armed forces chief Chen Bingde saying the two also discussed cyber security, China’s military development and the attitude of some […]
US Military Chief Urges Chinese-US Security Cooperation
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 11:50 pm (UTC-5)
The top U.S. military officer says Washington is committed to maintaining its military presence in Asia, and that the United States and China must work together to ensure regional security. Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, made the comment Sunday at the start of a four-day trip to China. The […]
US Opens Consulate in Northern Iraq to Boost Investment
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 10:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has opened a consulate in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, in an effort to lure more American investors to one of the most stable and dynamic regions of the country. U.S. Ambassador James Jeffrey opened the new mission in the Kurdish city of Irbil Sunday, saying Iraq needs the support of American businesses. […]
US Suspends $800 Million in Military Aid to Pakistan
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 10:10 pm (UTC-5)
A top White House official said Sunday the United States has decided to suspend $800 million in military aid to Pakistan. White House Chief of Staff William Daley told ABC’s This Week that although U.S.-Pakistani ties are difficult and complex right now, they must be made to work over time. He said Pakistan has been […]
Obama, Congressional Leaders Meet for Debt Reduction Talks
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama met briefly Sunday with top congressional leaders at the White House about what so far has been an elusive deal with Republicans on raising the nation’s debt ceiling. The talks lasted less than 90 minutes — much shorter than expected. No progress was reported, but all sides plan to meet again […]
US Suspends $800 Million in Military Aid to Pakistan
Posted July 10th, 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
A top White House official said Sunday the United States has decided to suspend $800 million in military aid to Pakistan. White House Chief of Staff William Daley told ABC’s This Week that although U.S.-Pakistani ties are difficult and complex right now, they must be made to work over time. He said Pakistan has been […]
