White House says reporters should not be prosecuted
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Obama tells advisers that he is not interested in prosecuting reporters for soliciting information.
Army general suspended after fight with mistress
The case from Fort Jackson, S.C., is the latest in a string involving senior military officials.
Parts of Bradley Manning trial to be closed to public
The ruling is likely to frustrate civil liberties groups that have alleged the case is being shrouded in secrecy.
Bin Laden burial pictures will stay secret
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled on Tuesday.
Fine Print: The press and national security
The Associated Press leak investigation isn’t as clear-cut as the uproar makes it out to be.
Justice IG criticizes former U.S. attorney for gun-probe leak to Fox
Michael E. Horowitz says the former U.S. attorney retaliated against a whistleblower in “Fast and Furious.”
Kerry: Diplomats need to be ‘outdoors’ to do their jobs
Secretary of state says envoys face dangers while on duty and asks Congress to increase security funds.
Chinese hackers gained access to surveillance data, U.S. officials say
Hackers who breached Google database may have sought to identify Chinese spies under U.S. scrutiny.
Photo Gallery
The best of military photography
A selection of photographs nominated for the Military Photographer of the Year 2012 contest.
On eve of meeting with Obama, Burma’s leader extols military’s role
The army that ran Burma for decades “will always have a special place” in government, Thein Sein says.
Military leaders ‘open’ to allowing prosecutors to investigate sex-assaults
Pressure is building to change the law and put prosecutors instead of commanders in charge.
Policy on drone strike authorization is fine as is, Defense official says
Assistant Defense Secretary Michael Sheehan testifies to Congress that war with al-Qaeda could last 20 years
Obama deplores sex crimes in military, says there’s ‘no silver bullet’
After meeting with Pentagon leaders, the president says sex crimes are a threat to national security.
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Africa
- UN says elephant poaching may be linked to crime and terrorism, threaten central Africa peace
- Nigeria military: Authorities to release prisoners taken in fight against Islamic extremists
- Algeria's president recovering in undisclosed location after leaving Paris military hospital
- 2 Moroccan men convicted of being homosexual sentence to 4 months in prison
Middle East
- Egyptian troops mistakenly fire on Sinai funeral in sweep against militants behind kidnapping
- New Egypt tax law has cuts for poor, hikes rates for businesses, leaves wealthiest unchanged
- Saudi Arabia executes 5 Yemenis convicted of crimes, displays bodies in public
- A look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the 2011 US troop pullout
Europe
- Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evacuated after suicide inside the landmark church
- First edition 'Harry Potter' book, with JK Rowling's notes and drawings, sold for $228,000
- UN says it sees a major drop in number of Syrian refugees arriving in Jordan, unsure why
- Britain's House of Commons votes for gay marriage bill, clearing it for House of Lords debate
The Americas
- Venezuela parliament reconvenes 3 weeks after brawl that injured opposition lawmakers
- Guatemala ruling could keep ex-dictator from prison, say victims, who blame politics
- Toronto mayor declines to offer substantive comment on alleged crack video
- Conservative political party files Supreme Court challenge to ruling on gay marriage in Brazil
National Security
- Fort Jackson, SC, commander suspended, facing adultery charges
- US missile test postponed in April due to North Korean tensions is now scheduled for Tuesday
- Kerry challenges Congress on security at US diplomatic missions, vows to boost protection
- Army general who served in Afghanistan is Pentagon pick to command US troops in South Korea
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