Jeffrey T. Kuhner Republicans may be committing a fatal error. During its proud history, the GOP has embraced heroic causes decrying slavery, preserving our union, defending modern capitalism, opposing Soviet communism and protecting unborn children. It is a seminal institution that has been pivotal in forging a free and prosperous America. If wiser heads do […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has been planning for a smaller presence in the Middle East. Officials said Central Command has been ordered to prepare for significant cuts in military manpower in the Middle East. They said the directive for the Defense Department to reduce the budget by $80 billion over the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has overseen the development of a radar meant to bolster missile and rocket defense. The U.S. Marine Corps has overseen trials of a ground-based radar designed to track cruise missiles, mortars, rockets, artillery and unmanned aerial vehicles. The Defense Department project has been contracted to Northrop Grumman, […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has sought to form an international coalition to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad in 2013. Officials said President Barack Obama has decided to launch an initiative to convene Arab and Western allies to end the civil war in Syria. They said Obama intends to meet the leaders […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has dismissed congressional objections to purchase military helicopters from Russia. The Defense Department said it would proceed with the procurement of Mi-17 utility helicopters from Russia. The Pentagon said the helicopters would be transferred to the Afghanistan military. “The Department of Defense has notified […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has been using the Sunni revolt in Syria as a lever in nuclear talks with Iran. Western diplomatic sources said the administration of President Barack Obama has proposed a settlement in which Teheran would retain influence in Syria as part of a so-called grand bargain that would […]
The Washington Post, in its Easter Sunday edition, raises a question at odds with its editorial policy: ”Time to stop hooking up? Why students are tired of casual sex’. This is the same “Washington Compost” that crusades daily in its Style section for all forms of casual sex outside the boundaries of the Judeo Christian […]
Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Diplomatic sources said President Barack Obama has proposed an alliance by Egypt, Iran and Turkey. The sources said the president, in talks with the Israeli leadership in late March, termed the prospective alliance as the future of the Middle East. “Obama was telling [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu that these countries […]
Jeffrey T. Kuhner The homosexual lobby is on the verge of a historic victory. The potential consequences will be calamitous for democracy and the family. It will usher in a brave new world marked by cultural decadence and judicial tyranny. Traditional America will be smashed — probably forever. This week, the Supreme Court heard two […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military remains encouraged by its relationship with Egypt. U.S. Central Command has determined that Egypt’s military remained a professional force amid nationwide unrest against the new Islamist regime of President Mohammed Morsi. Centcom said the Egyptian military, which receives $1.3 billion in annual U.S. aid, retained support of […]