Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has finally reported the size of its military presence in Kuwait. The Defense Department said it was deploying 23,000 American troops in Kuwait. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said those troops would be on alert for any emergency in the region. “We have about 40,000 troops in that […]
Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — The United States has intensified its military withdrawal from Iraq. Officials said the U.S. military has increased the pace of pulling out equipment from Iraq to Kuwait. They said the military, with 39,000 troops, was closing bases, transferring combat platforms and logistics in both air and ground transport. “Now, we […]
Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Western embassies have urged their nationals to limit travel in Lebanon. Several Western embassies warned that Europeans and Americans could be the target of abduction in Lebanon. They also urged Westerners to avoid parts of the country influenced by the revolt in neighboring Syria. “We advise against all but essential […]