Gen. Lloyd Austin to lead U.S. Centcom
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Austin, the last U.S. commander in Iraq, will replace Gen. James N. Mattis if confirmed.
Pentagon planning for multinational military intervention in Mali
Pending U.N. approval, a regional military force could enter African country to fight al-Qaeda next year.
U.S., allies look to expedite Syria transition planning amid rebel gains
Recent rebel advances have increased the urgency of developing a political alternative in Syria.
U.S. reducing plans for large civilian force in post-2014 Afghanistan
Learning from Iraq, Obama administration orders cutbacks, citing concerns over security, resources.
Cracks show in Syrian army as rebels consolidate gains near Damascus
Syrian opposition wields new weapons and confidence as it captures more bases and airfields.
Justice Department recovers record $5 billion under False Claims Act
Department steps up effort as much of the abuse occurres in the health-care and mortgage industries.
New Afghan war commander expected to take charge early next year
Officials say the Pentagon won’t push Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford to take over early because of scandal.
Patriot batteries likely to play symbolic role near Syrian border
Turkish request for defenses called ‘political posturing’; deployment is unlikely unless no-fly zone is created.
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An ongoing U.S. kill list
The United States expects to continue adding names to kill-or-capture lists for years.
U.S. pushes peace talks with Taliban
Move comes amid resistance from the U.S. military, mixed signals from Pakistan and refusal from militants.
A healthy approach to Tricare
FINE PRINT | Effort to cover better autistic care is just one budget issue for program amid “fiscal cliff.”
In Jordanian terror plot, officials see hand of resurgent al-Qaeda branch
Officials say foiled plot to strike U.S., Jordanian targets received critical support from al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Iron Dome missile defense system represents breakthrough for Israel
Defying skeptics, radar-guided munitions destroyed hundreds of rockets fired into Israel from Gaza.
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Africa
Middle East
- Egyptian army moves to restore order after deadly protests over constitutional crisis
- NATO moves toward missile deployment on Syria border amid chemical weapons fears
- Iraqi PM says central government and Kurds reach preliminary deal for disputed northern areas
- Netanyahu: Israel will keep planned settlement corridor under any future peace deal
Europe
- Duchess of Cambridge leaves the hospital after being treated for acute morning sickness.
- Russia fumes as U.S. Senate passes Magnitsky law aimed at human rights
- US, Russia meet with UN mediator for Syria in new diplomatic effort to end war
- Clinton, Russian foreign minister meet with U.N. envoy on Syrian crisis
The Americas
- Brazil mourns death of architect Niemeyer, the man who built its capital
- Chile tells world court its maritime border with Peru has been settled for years
- Mexican Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage in southern Oaxaca state
- Photo Package: Cubans honor Saint Barbara, Santeria deity Chango
National Security
- Army general who oversaw Iraq drawdown tapped to be top US commander in Middle East
- US now says whereabouts of missing Syrian foreign ministry spokesman unknown
- US, Japan, South Korea to seek Security Council action if North Korea launches rocket
- Proponents for abortion coverage for military women press to end restrictions
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