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November 21, 2009
November 21, 2009
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WKU military historian says casualties in Iraq may increase as troops draw down
Bowling Green, Ky
(2009-10-07)
Although policy decisions regarding the war in Afghanistan have drawn more headlines recently, it's been a very deadly week for US troops in Iraq. The US military says 13 soldiers were killed in Baghdad in just three days. Dr. Jack Thacker studies military history in the WKU History Department. He says casualties sometimes increase as troop numbers are drawn down. He spoke to our Dan Modlin.
Bowling Green, Ky
(2009-10-07)
Although policy decisions regarding the war in Afghanistan have drawn more headlines recently, it's been a very deadly week for US troops in Iraq. The US military says 13 soldiers were killed in Baghdad in just three days. Dr. Jack Thacker studies military history in the WKU History Department. He says casualties sometimes increase as troop numbers are drawn down. He spoke to our Dan Modlin.
WKU historians consider past, future of Afghanistan wars
Bowling Green, Ky
(2009-09-23)
With major questions surrounding the war in Afghanistan, Dan Modlin sat down with two history experts to talk about the past and possible future of conflicts in that country. Jack Thacker is a military historian at WKU, and Hugh Phillips specializes in Russian history.
Bowling Green, Ky
(2009-09-23)
With major questions surrounding the war in Afghanistan, Dan Modlin sat down with two history experts to talk about the past and possible future of conflicts in that country. Jack Thacker is a military historian at WKU, and Hugh Phillips specializes in Russian history.
McConnell will support Obama if President boosts Afghan war effort
Bowling Green, Ky
(2009-09-22)
A new report from the top US commander in Afghanistan is raising questions about whether the US should do more to support the war effort in that country. General Stanley McChrystal says "under-resourcing" the Afghanistan war could lead to defeat. Kentucky's senior US Senator, Mitch McConnell, says he'll support President Obama if the administration takes steps to provide additional military support. McConnell spoke to our Dan Modlin.
Bowling Green, Ky
(2009-09-22)
A new report from the top US commander in Afghanistan is raising questions about whether the US should do more to support the war effort in that country. General Stanley McChrystal says "under-resourcing" the Afghanistan war could lead to defeat. Kentucky's senior US Senator, Mitch McConnell, says he'll support President Obama if the administration takes steps to provide additional military support. McConnell spoke to our Dan Modlin.
Iran to hold drills for protecting atom facilities
(2009-11-21)
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will stage large-scale air defense war games next week to help protect its nuclear facilities against any attack, a senior commander was quoted as saying on Saturday.
(2009-11-21)
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will stage large-scale air defense war games next week to help protect its nuclear facilities against any attack, a senior commander was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Rwanda genocide survivors may boycott U.N. court
(2009-11-21)
KIGALI (Reuters) - Survivor groups from Rwanda's 1994 genocide say they may stop sending witnesses to the U.N. tribunal in Tanzania, in protest at the court's recent acquittals of two genocide suspects.
(2009-11-21)
KIGALI (Reuters) - Survivor groups from Rwanda's 1994 genocide say they may stop sending witnesses to the U.N. tribunal in Tanzania, in protest at the court's recent acquittals of two genocide suspects.
Azerbaijan says Karabakh talks last chance for deal
(2009-11-21)
BAKU (Reuters) - Azerbaijan said talks with Armenia on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on Sunday would be "decisive" and warned Azeri troops were ready to use force to take back the rebel region if they fail, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said.
(2009-11-21)
BAKU (Reuters) - Azerbaijan said talks with Armenia on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on Sunday would be "decisive" and warned Azeri troops were ready to use force to take back the rebel region if they fail, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said.
China mine explosion kills 31, traps 78
(2009-11-21)
BEIJING (Reuters) - At least 31 miners were killed and 78 remain trapped 500 meters (yards) underground following a gas blast at a mine in China, state media said on Saturday.
Putin to continue stimulus as Russia moves out of crisis
(2009-11-21)
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed to continue Russia's anti-crisis program as the economy moves out of one of the deepest recessions in post-Soviet history.
Honduras de facto leader says will step aside
(2009-11-21)
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras's post-coup de facto leader said on Friday he would give up his presidential duties for a week, a step Washington welcomed as a way to help ease a five-month-old political crisis.
(2009-11-21)
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras's post-coup de facto leader said on Friday he would give up his presidential duties for a week, a step Washington welcomed as a way to help ease a five-month-old political crisis.
Italy arrests Pakistanis suspected of Mumbai links
(2009-11-21)
MILAN (Reuters) - Italian anti-terrorist police have arrested two Pakistanis suspected of helping to finance the Islamic militant group responsible for the attacks on Mumbai in November 2008, that killed 166 people.
Russia's Medvedev raps ruling party over elections
(2009-11-21)
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday criticized regional officials in Russia's ruling party for failing to ensure fully democratic local elections last month.
Karabakh talks will be "decisive": Azeri leader
(2009-11-21)
BAKU (Reuters) - Azerbaijan sees talks on Sunday with Armenia on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as "decisive" and retains the right to use military force if negotiations continue to produce no result, Azeri leader Ilham Aliyev said.
Afghan government would fall if NATO withdraws: UK minister
(2009-11-21)
LONDON (Reuters) - The Afghan government would quickly be overthrown if NATO troops pulled out of the country now, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Friday.
