Venezuela’s President Chavez Warns of Possible War Due to an Increased U.S. Military Presence in Colombia

At a South American summit in Quito on Monday, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that the presence of U.S. servicemen in Colombia could provoke a war. “The announcement of an American military deployment at seven military bases in Colombia could...

Unconfirmed Reports Claim Heavily Armed Ethiopian Troops have Crossed the Somali Border

Unconfirmed reports in Kelabeyrka town in central Somalia have said that Ethiopian troops with heavily armed vehicles have been seen crossing the border into Somalia, APA learned Tuesday. “Ethiopian troops with heavily armed battle wagons entered the...

African Union Extends Troops Mandate in Somalia for Six Months

The African Union Commission has extended the mandate of the African mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for an additional six months with effect from 17 July, APA learned on Tuesday.

Country Music Legend Kix Brooks to Visit And Perform for Troops on USO Tour to Persian Gulf

Kix Brooks of superstar country music duo Brooks & Dunn will soon ship out to the Persian Gulf and perform for service men and women as part of a USO/MNC-I expeditionary entertainment tour. During his eight-day visit, Brooks will perform live for...

Bush Wants Money for War in Iraq

President Bush says Congress must provide what he says are vital funds for U.S. troops before lawmakers leave for Christmas break. VOA White House correspondent Scott Stearns has the story.

US Congress Nears Compromise on Iraq War Funding

U.S. congressional leaders are close to finishing work on a compromise budget bill that includes money for the U.S.-led war in Iraq, without a deadline to withdraw the troops.

Major Storms Hit North America on Both Coasts

National Guard troops in the northwest U.S. state of Oregon are evacuating residents in a flooded town, while thousands of residents in the region are without power. A National Guard spokesman says troops are using boats to rescue residents caught in...

US Congress Debates Iraq Funding, Again.

The United States Congress has returned from a two-week recess to face a busy agenda before it completes its session later this month. President George W. Bush is urging lawmakers to approve his funding request for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as...

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Iraq

U.S. military officials say the improved security situation in Iraq will enable the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. soldiers — the first reduction in overall troop strength since the surge of U.S. forces began in early 2007.