Top US military officer says winning in Afghanistan will probably take more forcesSeptember 15th, 2009 Mullen says more forces needed for Afghan warWASHINGTON — More American troops are likely to be needed to win the war in Afghanistan, the top U.S. military officer told skeptical Democrats on Tuesday, citing a need to demonstrate U.S.
US military chief calls for more troops in AfghanistanSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States will likely need to send more troops to Afghanistan, the US' top military commander said Tuesday. Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told a Senate committee that more US troops are needed to train Afghan forces to maintain security.
Sen. Lieberman dares Alec Baldwin to 'make my day' as actor publicly mulls 2012 challengeAugust 24th, 2009 Sen. Lieberman to Alec Baldwin: 'Make my day'HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Sen.
Alec Baldwin says he won't challenge Sen. Lieberman in 2012, despite dare to 'make my day'August 24th, 2009 Alec Baldwin passing on challenge to LiebermanHARTFORD, Conn. — A spokesman for Alec Baldwin says the actor has no plans to challenge Connecticut Sen.
Pentagon assessing Af-Pak strategy to decide future action: MullenAugust 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen has said the top Pentagon officials are reviewing Obama administration's new Af-Pak strategy to determine whether they will need to send even more troops to Afghanistan. Mullen met with Defense Secretary Robert Gates and General Stanley McChrystal, who is preparing a formal assessment.
Israel's foreign minister says he'll resign if he is formally charged with corruptionAugust 3rd, 2009 Israeli foreign minister to resign if chargedJERUSALEM — Israel's ultranationalist foreign minister promised Monday to step down if he is charged after police recommended that he be indicted for a string of alleged corruption offenses. Police say they have enough evidence to charge Avigdor Lieberman with accepting bribes, fraud, money laundering and other offenses.
US, Israel agree on 19 of 20 points, says Israeli foreign ministerJune 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Playing down reports of fresh differences of understanding with Washington, the visiting Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has said that both the countries at most have a disagreed on only one point. "There can be a disagreement on one issue.
Iran on track for nuclear weapon, claims Admiral MullenMay 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said that Iran is on track for building a nuclear weapon by 2011. "Certainly from what I've seen over the years, Iran is on a path to develop a nuclear weapon," Mullen said on ABC's "This Week."
He added that: "Most of us believe that it's one to three years depending on assumptions on where they are right now.
Next 12 to 18 months crucial for US' AFPAK policy: USMay 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States considers the next 12 to 18 months as critical to the success of its revamped AFPAK policy. Addressing an off the record briefing, in which the briefer is not identified, a top US military official said the next year and half would crucial for the US led 'war on terror' against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Pakistan guarding its nuclear establishments effectively: Admiral MullenMay 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen has said that Pakistan is guarding its nuclear establishments tightly and has taken several security measures for its safety. Addressing a Congressional hearing here, Admiral Mullen assured the Senators that Pakistan's nuclear assets were in safe custody.
Mullen says he feels Pakistan nukes are secure but has grave worries about Taliban advancesMay 4th, 2009 Mullen says he believes Pakistan nukes are secureWASHINGTON — The Pentagon's top military officer said Monday that he is comfortable that Pakistan's nuclear weapons remain secure, but is gravely concerned about Taliban advances there and in Afghanistan. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters that the United States has worked with the Pakistanis to improve the security of their nuclear arsenal and he believes that country's military is focused on keeping them secure.
Israel, EU agree to postpone high-profile summit while PM Netanyahu formulates policyApril 30th, 2009 Israel, EU agree to postpone summitJERUSALEM — Israel says the European Union accepted an Israeli request that a high-profile summit be postponed in order to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu time to formulate his Mideast peace policy. The delay comes ahead of a trip to Europe next week by Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, whose critical comments about Arabs and the peace process have raised international concerns.
Pakistan inching closer towards 'tipping point': Admiral MullenApril 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Expressing serious concern over reports that the Taliban is inching closer towards Islamabad, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, has said Pakistan could be taken over by insurgents. "We're certainly moving closer to the tipping point where Pakistan could be overtaken by extremists," The Nation quoted Admiral Mullen, as saying.
Israel's Lieberman says Iran main obstacle to resolving conflict in the Middle EastApril 24th, 2009 Israel's FM: Iran is obstacle to Mideast peaceJERUSALEM — Iran is the main obstacle to peace in the Mideast, Israel's new foreign minister said in an interview published Friday. Avigdor Lieberman told The Jerusalem Post that it will be "impossible to resolve any problem in our region" without dealing with Iran's nuclear program and its support for militant groups opposed to Israel, such as Hezbollah and Hamas.
Strict audit trail needed for every single penny of US military aid to Pakistan: MullenApril 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States has announced a three fold increase in civilian aid to Pakistan, and is also planning to spend another three billion dollars over the next five years to equip and train the Pakistan Army against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, but the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen has made it clear that there is an urgent need to maintain a check on the aid to ensure its proper and correct use. "There hasn't been an audit trail, and there hasn't been accountability measures put in place, and there needs to be for all the funds," Admiral Mullen told The New York Times.
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