Archives for: May 2009, 22
Military wants more time before gay ban ends
By News on May 22, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon wants more time before the ban on gays serving openly in the military is reversed....
Gates defends decision to close Guantanamo prison
By News on May 22, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Obama administration had no choice but to order the shutdown of the prison at Guantanamo because "the name itself is a condemnation" of U.S. anti-terrorism strategy....
Hezbollah says Biden visit interferes in election
By News on May 22, 2009
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BEIRUT (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden reaffirmed strong American support for Lebanon's government Friday as the deeply divided country prepares for crucial elections in two weeks that could see the pro-Western faction ousted by Iranian-backed Hezbollah and its allies....
