Archive for October 19th, 2009

US expects troops to remain at Futenma airbase (AP)

Written by on Monday, October 19th, 2009 in 346111.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, is seen with Adm. Robert Willard, center, the new head of the U.S. Pacific Command, and Adm. Michael Mullen, right, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a ceremony at Pacific Command headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. A fighter pilot who made a cameo appearance as a Tom Cruise foe in 'Top Gun' has taken over as the top U.S. military commander in Asia and the Pacific. Willard assumed control of the U.S. Pacific Command in a ceremony presided over by Defense Secretary Gates, who stopped in Hawaii en route to meetings in Japan and South Korea. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)AP – The top American defense official says he expects a U.S. airfield to remain on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa despite political pressure among Tokyo’s new leaders to shut it down.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Kemp puts Dodgers ahead with homer in Game 4 (AP)

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Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard, right, is congratulated by Jimmy Rollins after Howard's two-run home run during the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Philadelphia. Rollins scored on the hit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP – Matt Kemp hit a tiebreaking home run and the Dodgers’ bullpen escaped a jam to help Los Angeles take a 4-3 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies after six innings Monday night in Game 4 of the NL championship series.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

US unveils new policy of engagement with Sudan (AFP)

Written by on Monday, October 19th, 2009 in Latest News.

AFP – President Barack Obama unveiled a US policy of engagement with Sudan, but warned Khartoum to expect a tough response if it ignored incentives to stop “abuses” and “genocide” in western Darfur.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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