Fine Print: The press and national security
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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.
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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A selection of photographs nominated for the Military Photographer of the Year 2012 contest.
Terrorists in witness protection were allowed on flights, watchdog says
The Justice Dept.’s inspector general says it didn’t give names to the center that maintains no-fly list.
Obama calls on Congress to fully fund his State Department budget
Obama says “we’re going to need Congress as a partner” to help protect Americans serving overseas.
Mueller defends FBI in Boston bombing, but acknowledges slip-up
The FBI’s chief tells the Senate that an early inquiry into a Boston bomb suspect found no terrorism ties.
Some in Congress want changes in military law as a result of sex scandals
Shocked by increasing assaults in the armed forces, lawmakers are eyeing reforms in the Defense Dept.
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Asia / Pacific
- Obama, China's Xi to meet earlier than expected, amid issues from North Korea to cyberspying
- Owner, Chinese state media say Chinese fishing boat, 16 crew released by North Korea
- Asian stock markets fall as traders await signals from Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke
- 4 more bodies recovered, bringing death toll from collapse at US-owned Indonesian mine to 21
Africa
- Tunisian feminist arrested for 'provocative' appearance in holy city
- Islamist politician calls for ailing Algerian president to show self after 3 week absence
- South Africa's father figure: As frail Mandela fades, his image is still in political fray
- M23 rebels clash with soldiers in eastern Congo, forcing thousands to flee violence
Middle East
- Military fires back after Israeli patrol on Golan Heights comes under fire from Syria
- Official: Palestinians holding off on UN agency membership, mainly to give US effort a chance
- Iraqi officials: 5 car bombs across Baghdad's Shiite neighborhoods kill 16
- A look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the 2011 US troop pullout
Europe
- Church of Scotland takes step to allow gay clergy in compromise vote
- British debate over EU could complicate Irish ‘bandit country’
- Russian special forces say they killed 2 militants planning a terrorist attack in Moscow
- Czech president under fire after blocking academic who is a gay rights activist
The Americas
- Guatemala's top court overturns ex-dictator's genocide conviction, orders trial to resume
- Venezuela opposition releases recording it says suggests Cuban meddling in country's politics
- Mexico's top soccer league bans ownership of multiple teams in move seen as blow to Slim
- Cheers greet Mexican soldiers relieving western town cut off from supplies by drug cartel
National Security
- 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
- VA says more than 10,000 disability claims workers must put in overtime
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