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Poll: Most Americans view Palin as unqualified for President

After releasing her book one week ago, a new CNN poll released on Monday shows that the majority of Americans do not think the former Alaskan Governor is qualified to be Commander-in-Chief.
Nov 16, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Politics - 24 comments

Opinion: The Commander In Chief And Today’s Disaster In Texas

As I watched the first news reports of the Fort Hood Military Base shootings, I wondered what the right response from the Commander In Chief should be to this disaster.
Nov 5, 2009 by  James Raider in Politics - 17 comments

TV chief suggests charging for using BBC iPlayer

The Chief Executive of Talkback Thames has suggested people that use the BBC iPlayer, an online service that allows people to watch TV shows they've missed, should be charged a small fee.
Sep 23, 2009 by  Jane Fazackarley in Technology - 1 comment

Opinion: U.S. Commander says Afghan war will be lost without more troops

America’s military Achilles heel, guerrilla warfare, has again trod in something unpleasant, said Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan. General McChrystal says the U.S. needs at least another 10,000 troops within the next year.
Sep 21, 2009 by  Paul Wallis in World - 13 comments

Ugandan army captures top LRA commander

The Ugandan army has captured Mickman Opuk, who was close to LRA leader Joseph Kony. Opuk is said to have participated in the 1995 Atiak massacre of more than 200 civilians.
Sep 11, 2009 by  Bob Ewing in World - 1 comment

Soldier refuses to serve, cites Obama's lack of U.S. citizenship

A U.S. soldier refuses to deploy to Afghanistan, saying that President Obama cannot be Commander in Chief since he is not a U.S. citizen. The soldier's lawyer has challenged Obama's legitimacy before.
Jul 14, 2009 by  Michael Krebs in Politics - 11 comments

Iran accuses U.N. chief of 'meddling,' says credibility damaged

After the United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon asked the Iranian leadership to stop resorting to arrests and violence against its citizens, Iran accused the UN chief of 'meddling' in the nation's affairs.
Jun 23, 2009 by  Michael Krebs in World

Vandenberg Navy Commander laid to rest

Navy Commander and Vandenberg hero, who is a husband and a father of three, is honored after being killed by a bomb in Iraq.
Jun 4, 2009 by  Michelle J. Wong in World

Vandenberg AFB commander killed in Iraq

A naval reserve commander was confirmed killed by injuries received while performing duties in Iraq Monday. He served as a civilian deputy commander at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
May 31, 2009 by  Michelle J. Wong in World - 1 comment

Sri Lanka believes LTTE supreme commander Prabhakaran ‘shot dead’

The chief of Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Velupillai Prabhakaran, has been shot dead along with his son and other Tiger commanders, Sri Lankan army has reportedly claimed in its latest statement.
May 18, 2009 by  Subhabrata Das in Politics

Breaking News: General McKiernan to be replaced as commander

The Defense Secretary is expected to announce later in the day the replacement of the Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan. Lt. General Stanley McChrystal is said to be his replacement.
May 11, 2009 by  Nikki Weingartner in Politics - 8 comments

Opinion: Is there hypocrisy regarding lobbyists in the White House?

With politicians abroad being called hypocrites for going back on their devout promises to "not" do something that others have done, should we expect any less from our Commander In Chief? "Just say no" to lobbyists in the White House now means what?
Jan 30, 2009 by  Nikki Weingartner in Politics - 10 comments

America's New President: Barack Hussein Obama

At approximately 12:04 EST Barack Hussein Obama took the oath of office from United States Chief of Justice John Roberts and made history; becoming the first Black American to be elected President and the nation’s 44th commander-in-chief.
Jan 20, 2009 by  Sadiq Green in Politics - 11 comments

Did George W. Bush lose the script to his military farewell?

Pres. George W Bush's last farewell from the U.S. Armed Forces had its own tiny but amusing moments; the departing commander-in-chief of the United States first was clearly amused by the long wait during the 21-gun salute pounding away.
Jan 16, 2009 by  Adriana Stuijt in Politics - 2 comments

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Soon To Be Achieved

The don't ask, don't tell era may well be ending for the United States military. It's been speculated that when Obama takes the reins of Commander and Chief sexual orientation will not be an issue.
Jan 15, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Politics - 1 comment

Union Chief: UK Teachers Should Be Allowed To Have Affairs With Students

In the UK, teachers should not have to face prosecution if they have affairs with their sixth form pupils, according to a union chief. The 2001 law making it a crime has been thrown out by the chief
Oct 5, 2008 by  Michelle Duffy in Education - 5 comments

UK Commander in Helmand: No Afghan Victory Expected

UK's Afghanistan Commander, Brig Mark Carleton-Smith says that it is unrealistic to expect a "decisive military victory" in the country. He also hints that the Taleban should have a stake in the government.
Oct 5, 2008 by  Jason Li in World - 10 comments

Pakistan names new intelligence chief

On tuesday Pakistan's government named a new chief of its powerful intelligence agency and this move could herald some changes in Pakistan's approach towadr Islamic militants.
Oct 1, 2008 by  Owen Weldon in World

Alaska National Guard Commander: Palin Goes 'Above and Beyond' Her Duty For Guard

Major General Craig Campbell, the Commander of the Alaska National Guard says that Sarah Palin takes her duties as Commander in Chief of the National Guard seriously and goes "above and beyond" her duties as Governor, on behalf of the troops.
Sep 7, 2008 by  Susan Duclos in Politics - 6 comments

Opinion: Impeach Bush Now

Impeach Bush Now! The Commander in Chief is in violation of an important constitutional article, but would impeaching Bush come at too great a cost for some?
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