Defense
House intel chair: U.S. TV ad in Pakistan a 'horrible idea'
Ad denounces anti-Islamic video that sparked widespread protests.
Defense
Obama’s quagmire: Syria and the Islamist arc
Hammered on leadership, the president struggles for a Middle East policy.
Defense
Two theaters are burned down as new protests break out in Pakistan
Mobile phone service has been shut down across the country to hamper organizing and to prevent protesters from setting off explosives remotely.
Defense
Last U.S. surge troops leave Afghanistan
Withdrawal leaves about 68,000 U.S. troops in the country.
Defense
Attack on U.S. consulate in Libya was the work of terrorists, White House says
Press secretary says attack was the result of 'opportunism.'
Defense
Furloughs remain a recurring theme in forecasting sequestration’s impact
Pentagon officials cough up details on possible consequences.
Defense
What just happened in Islamabad? U.S. embassy latest target in violent wave
A crowd of more than 1,000 students burned U.S. flags and hurled objects at riot police
Management
Contractors complain about Pentagon limits on labor rates
Letter to acquisition chief argues law requires negotiations, not mandate.
Defense
U.S. eyes al-Qaida affiliate in Libya consulate attack
Both local militants and the affiliate may have been involved.
Oversight
Report clears attorney general, cites 14 others in Fast and Furious operation
IG says ‘systemic’ problems led to gun-tracking program’s failure.
Oversight
Senate Republicans block vote on vet jobs bill
Both the measure and the opposition criticized for playing politics.
Defense
Russia wants USAID out
President Vladimir Putin accuses the agency of influencing elections.
Defense
Chinese protesters surround U.S. ambassador's car, cause minor damage
'Down with the U.S. imperialists' and 'return our money,' crowd chants.
Defense
Insiders: Romney's attacks over defense cuts won't sway voters
Many Americans think defense reductions are reasonable, security experts note.
Defense
Defense Department struggles to deal with sexual assaults
Nearly 20,000 service members are raped or sexually assaulted each year by predators who often evade punishment.
Defense
High school student uses federal helicopter to get a date
CBP pilot who dropped message over high school has been relieved of duty.
Defense
U.S. suspends most military operations with Afghan troops
Local security forces have killed 51 NATO troops this year.
Defense
U.S. plans trial distribution of anthrax vaccine in early 2013
Project would examine the potential to more widely distribute the countermeasure to first responders on a voluntary basis.
Defense