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Pakistan Threatens to Pull Soldiers From Tribal Regions

MikeWink — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:34:22 +0000

Pakistan's defense minister says if the United States cuts off $800 million in military aid, the government may recall troops fighting militants in the restive tribal areas along the border with Afghanistan. Ahmed Mukhtar told Pakistani media on Tuesday that Islamabad cannot afford to keep its soldiers out in the mountains for such a long period

Suspected US Drone Strikes Kill 38 Militants in Pakistan

Andrianq — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:52:32 +0000

Pakistani officials say suspected U.S. drone strikes have killed at least 38 militants in Pakistan's northwest in the last two days, in one of the heaviest barrages on suspected militant compounds in recent months.

Past Presidents, First Ladies Gather for Betty Ford Funeral

Ike — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:17:13 +0000

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W

Obama, Congressional Leaders Meet Again on US Debt Limit

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:10:12 +0000

U.S. congressional leaders are scheduled to meet again with President Barack Obama Tuesday, with no signs of progress on a deal to reduce the deficit and raise the government's borrowing limit. Tuesday's talks come three weeks before the August 2 deadline, when the U.S