Iraqi impasse deepens, raising fears of unrest

Nearly five months after disputed parliamentary elections, leading Iraqi politicians say they have all but abandoned hope of resolving an impasse over forming a new government before fall. The protracted stalemate is a scenario U.S. officials have long dreaded. By the end of August, the United States will declare the end of its combat mission in Iraq -- and reduce troop strength to 50,000 -- amid a deepening political crisis.

Informant says Wikileaks suspect had civilian help

Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, charged with leaking classified material to the whistleblower website WikiLeaks, had civilian help, a key figure in the case said Saturday.

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Pfc. Bradley E. Manning's charge sheet

U.S., allies complete Pacific military training

Monthlong military drills in the Pacific, which conclude this weekend, were intended only as training exercises to combat terrorism and piracy - and were not meant to send a message to North Korea, the commander of the drills says.

Burden of war in Afghanistan shifts even more to the U.S.

With their numbers approaching 100,000, U.S. troops now account for about two-thirds of the NATO force in Afghanistan. And American casualty rates are commensurate with that dominance, making up more than two-thirds of July's Western military fatalities. With NATO allies distancing themselves from the notion of an open-ended stay in Afghanistan, the American aspect of the war comes increasingly to the fore.

Boot camps drill disabled veterans in entrepreneurship

John Raftery needed help directing his career ambitions into a business that would turn a profit. So he turned to the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, a program that started at Syracuse University in 2007 and has spread to five other university campuses nationwide. To date, the program has helped 300 veterans write business plans, navigate tax laws, choose incorporation vehicles and put their ideas into products that people want to buy.

Death toll in Pakistani floods surges past 800

The death toll in the massive flooding in Pakistan surged past 800 as floodwaters receded Saturday in the hard-hit northwest, an official said. The damage to roads, bridges and communications networks hindered rescuers, while the threat of disease loomed as some evacuees arrived in camps with fever, diarrhea and skin problems.

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U.S. military scrutinizes leaks for risks to Afghans

Afghan Women Fear Loss of Modest Gains

Flash floods kill at least 65 in Afghanistan

Taliban says it will target names exposed by WikiLeaks

Riots in Kabul after deadly car accident

NATO troops surround Taliban sheltering in Afghan town

U.S.-led coalition finds 'success' elusive in Kandahar

Military family welcomes dog that saved lives in Afghanistan

Diplomat: 'ghosts in the room' plague U.S., Iran

'Black Box' Found in Pakistan Plane Crash Wreckage

Israeli Airstrike Kills a Hamas Official

Pakistan spy scraps U.K. talks after PM's comments

Official: Pakistan plane crash 'black box' found

Roadside bomb in Iraq kills 5 members of family

Stressed soldiers treated in the field

General says risk screening won't work

Boeing subsidiary lands $43.7 million military contract

Child care fees to climb for some

Ex-Navy officer who had wife killed dies after prison attack

Camp Lejeune asks area businesses to keep spice from Marines

Navy sub Missouri to be commissioned today

Churchill's dentures fetch nearly $24,000

Billy the Kid to be pardoned, 130 years later?

West taints cigarettes with pig blood, nuke material, Iran says

Jill Biden plays to type in 'Army Wives' episode

Wii Air Force: Will gamer gloves help fly combat jets?

Ahmadinejad slams Paul the 'psychic' octopus

Top three theories on what damaged Japanese oil tanker near Iran

Numerous theories have surfaced for what damaged the Japanese oil tanker sailing between Oman and Iran on Thursday. Investigators say it may have been a sea mine, a pirate attack, or a collision with a submarine.
24 remain trapped in flooded coal mine in NE China
Land mine swept ashore from N. Korea kills S. Korean
Beijing claims 'indisputable sovereignty' over South China Sea
Pacific military drills coming to a close

U.S. nears key step in European defense shield against Iranian missiles

The U.S. military is on the verge of activating a partial missile shield over southern Europe, part of an intensifying global effort to build defenses against Iranian missiles amid a deepening impasse over the country's nuclear ambitions.
In Germany, a memorial service for festival victims 13:34 July 31, 2010
Russia sends army to battle deadly wildfires 13:33 July 31, 2010
Pakistan spy scraps UK talks after PM's comments 13:41 July 31, 2010
Flu shots mandatory for students, teachers at DODDS-Europe schools 10:50 July 30, 2010

Boot camps drill disabled veterans in entrepreneurship

TOKYO — John Raftery once felt trapped in a cubicle. Now the former Marine makes millions in sales off them.
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Air base targets unpaid medical bills 18:00 July 30, 2010
U.N. Command, N. Korea meet third time on sinking of Cheonan 05:07 July 30, 2010
Court awards plaintiffs in Futenma noise suit 19:53 July 29, 2010
Misawa security forces learn new tactics for effective emergency response 11:46 July 28, 2010

VA, military facing challenges of women's health care 09:08 July 31, 2010
Sigonella ordnance disposal unit moving to Spain 01:13 July 31, 2010
Flu shots mandatory for students, teachers at DODDS-Europe schools 10:44 July 30, 2010
Overseas military spending comes under congressional scrutiny 13:53 July 27, 2010
Young Army officer mourned at ceremony 09:59 July 27, 2010
Ramstein grad named National Merit scholar 08:11 July 27, 2010
Army training to focus more on 'hybrid threats' 11:32 July 26, 2010
Tech Expo continues in Germany 10:25 July 26, 2010
Special Operations Command Europe leader named 09:52 July 26, 2010
AFN to begin airing popular HBO series for mature audiences 08:30 July 24, 2010

Boot camps drill disabled veterans in entrepreneurship 16:11 July 31, 2010
Air base targets unpaid medical bills 18:00 July 30, 2010
U.N. Command, N. Korea meet third time on sinking of Cheonan 05:07 July 30, 2010
Court awards plaintiffs in Futenma noise suit 19:53 July 29, 2010
Misawa security forces learn new tactics for effective emergency response 11:46 July 28, 2010
Environmental report has military looking at slowing Guam buildup 11:10 July 28, 2010
Combat jets complete U.S.-Korea exercise 09:54 July 28, 2010
U.S., S. Korea aim to strike the right tone as exercise kicks off 09:37 July 28, 2010
General: Lethal U.S. airpower ready to defend ally against North Korean threats 07:39 July 28, 2010
Team to search Tarawa for MIA remains 04:44 July 28, 2010

Pacific Sportsblog

Things learned in USFJ-AFL Week 14.0, Torii Bowl edition

Going back to basics -- smashmouth football -- boost Yokota to first Torii Bowl title, first USFJ crown in 16 years.
Stripes Central

Gates, Mullen invade Sunday airwaves

For her very first episode, ABC's This Week with Christiane Amanpour leads off with Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the war in Afghanistan.
Europe Sportsblog

KMC heads into quarterfinals on a positive note

The Kaiserslautern Military Community’s 11- and 12-year-old all-stars handed the Czech Republic its first loss in Little League Baseball’s European Regional tournament Saturday in Kutno, Poland.
Stripes Central

What do you think: Does race affect promotions?

A study found that white sailors are more likely to be made noncommissioned officers than black and Hispanic sailors.
The Rumor Doctor

Did Obama really say that about vets?

Chain e-mail claims he ridiculed veterans, but those comments didn't come from him.
Europe Sportsblog

KMC all-stars rebound with big win

Kaiserslautern Military Community all-stars pound out victory over Moldova in Little League European Regional tournament.