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US officials cast wary eye to London as Brits ponder military cuts

Global Politics

The British government plans deep cuts in defense spending to try and bring their budget under control. Britain’s main ally -? the U.S. — is worried that the cuts will affect Britain’s ability to fight alongside American troops.

A boy holds up his Kalashnikov rifle on the streets of Ramadi, Monday. He's part of a tribal militia being raised to take part in the fighting between the Iraqi government and al-Qaeda linked militants. His militia appears to be on the government side at

A former US military leader has advice for Iraq on fighting al-Qaeda in Fallujah

Conflict & Justice

President Obama nominates new Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey

Global Politics

Pentagon Presents $1B Per Month Plan for U.S. Action in Syria

Petraeus Scandal Grows as New Details Emerge

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US military calls British calls British exit from Basra in 2007 ‘huge mistake’

Arts, Culture & Media

A new BBC documentary titled, ‘Secret Iraq,’ explores the British troops’ 2007 exit from Basra, as they handed the mission to American forces. We preview the documentary and hear from Col. Peter Mansoor.

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