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Officer: Insider attacks aimed at Western resolve

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - A series of "insider attacks" against U.S. and allied troops by Afghan forces are an attempt by the Taliban to drive a wedge between coalition and Afghan troops, a senior officer said Wednesday. But he said that while Western troops

Panetta: New Asia focus not aimed to contain China

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press BEIJING (AP) - Top Chinese leaders have a better understanding of America's new focus on the Asia-Pacific region, but they are concerned that there is too much emphasis on China's military build-up rather than economic or diplomatic efforts, U.S.

Panetta in talks with Chinese leader-in-waiting

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 19th

By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press BEIJING (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta met Wednesday with Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping, who just days ago reappeared after a puzzling two-week disappearance. The meeting was part of Panetta's weeklong trip through the Asia Pacific, in

As US troop 'surge' ends, setbacks are piling up

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The end game in Afghanistan is off to a shaky start. Just as the last U.S. "surge" troops leave the country, trouble is breaking out in ways that go to the core of the strategy for winding down the U.S. and allied

Panetta: US concerned about Afghan insider attacks

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press BEIJING (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday the U.S. is concerned about the impact insider attacks are having on its forces in Afghanistan. But he insisted Gen. John Allen, the top U.S. commander there, is taking necessary

NATO order changes way it will fight Afghan war

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 18th

By DEB RIECHMANNAssociated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - NATO's decision to restrict operations with small Afghan forces to mitigate the threat of insider attacks means fewer boots on patrols and a shift in how the U.S.-led coalition will fight the war in Afghanistan. It's unclear

As US troop 'surge' ends, setbacks are piling up

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

Panetta to meet with China leaders, tour navy base

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press BEIJING (AP) - A day after the U.S. forged an agreement to put a second missile defense radar system in Japan, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrived Monday in China, where he may get a frosty reception from officials who have been unhappy with America

Insider attacks on US troops concern Panetta

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday that while he is very concerned about rogue Afghan troops and police turning their guns on U.S. and allied forces, he sees the insider attacks as the "last gasp" of a Taliban insurgency that has not

Panetta: US-Japan agree on new defense system

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 17th

By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday that U.S. and Japanese officials have agreed to put a second defense system in Japan aimed at protecting the country from the threat of a missile attack from North Korea. The exact location of the