Benghazi: The honor of the American military is hanging in the balance

Benghazi: The honor of the American military is hanging in the balance

Sol W. Sanders   Despite the distractions of a continuing unemployment crisis and the media’s concentration on stories of human depravity, the scandal of the death of four Americans including an ambassador in Benghazi — “a long time ago” according to the administration’s spokesman — will not be put down. Three sets of issues follow […]

Libyan weapons enabled Al Qaida stronghold in northern Mali

Libyan weapons enabled Al Qaida stronghold in northern Mali

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has determined that Libyan weapons have reached Al Qaida in Mali. Officials said thousands of missiles and rockets were taken from the arsenal of then-Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi and brought to Al Qaida strongholds in Mali. The officials said the anti-tank and surface-to-air missiles have bolstered Al […]

Obama administration doubles military aid to Islamist-led Tunisia

Obama administration doubles military aid to Islamist-led Tunisia

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The United States has significantly increased military aid to Tunisia. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama has provided Tunisia with $32 million in military aid since January 2011 when President Zine El Abedin Bin Ali was overthrown. The officials said the assistance included training and equipment for the […]