American troops maybe withdrawn from Iraq, but U.S. officials don’t plan on withdrawing all of them from the area. The Obama administration plans on increasing the amount of American troops in the Persian Gulf later this year. The repositioning of troops will allow the American military to keep a closer eye out on Iran and Iraq. The repositioning will also keep a combat team in Kuwait in case of a collapse of security in Iraq. American troops could remain in the Gulf until as last as 2014. Read more after the jump. Julie1205
Afghanistan ‘Will Never Betray Their Brother’ & Would Side With Pakistan In War With US
The Afghan president, Hamid Karzai, has said he would side with Pakistan in the event of war with the US in a surprising political twist that is likely to disconcert his western allies. Continue reading after the jump. @capriSUNshine
BREAKING NEWS: Libya Declares Liberation & Ends War!!
Tens of thousands gathered in the eastern city of Benghazi Sunday as Libya formally announced an end to an 8-month civil war, after decades of rule under Muammar Qaddafi, who was killed last week, while President Obama says the U.S. will maintain close cooperation with the new rulers in the transitional process. Continue reading after the jump. @capriSUNshine
President Obama Announces Troops In Iraq Will Be Withdrawn By End Of The Year!
President Obama released an official statement earlier today announcing that all American troops in Iraq will be withdrawn by the end of 2011. Currently there are 41,000 U.S. troops in Iraq and they will all be out of the country by December 31, 2011. President Obama has been promising to withdrawn troops from Iraq since his campaign. We still have no word on whether or not all of the troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan or not. Read more after the jump. @Julie1205
U.S. Hikers In Iran Could Be Freed Soon
A senior Iranian diplomat says he expects two Americans held in Iran on espionage charges will be released “very soon.” Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
U.S. Quiet Over Reported Taliban Office in Qatar
The Obama administration kept tight-lipped Monday following reports that the United States had endorsed a plan for the Taliban to open a political office in Qatar by the end of the year. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
