Archive for December 3rd, 2008

US Cmdr: Attacks In Iraq At Lowest Level Since 2003

Written by on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 in Latest News.

BAGHDAD — Attacks fell in November to their lowest monthly level since the Iraq war started in 2003, despite recent high-profile bombings aimed at shaking public confidence, a top U.S. commander said Wednesday.

Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, the No. 2 U.S. commander here, blamed al-Qaida in Iraq for a spate of bombings that has killed nearly 50 people in Baghdad and elsewhere since Monday. The blasts took place despite an 80 percent drop in attacks nationwide since March, Austin said.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Rice in Pakistan after Mumbai attacks (AFP)

Written by on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 in Latest News.

A map locating the main terrorist attacks in Mumbai. India has warned that all options are open in dealing with Pakistan after last week's attacks on Mumbai, as the US pressured Islamabad to show urgent cooperation with the probe.(AFP Graphic)AFP – US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has arrived in Pakistan on a hastily arranged visit aimed at defusing tensions with India after the Mumbai militant attacks.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Rice demands ‘robust’ response from Pakistan

Written by on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 in Latest News.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is increasing pressure on Pakistan’s government to help get to the bottom of the terror bombings …

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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