21 October 2010

BUB: Morning Headlines

The BBC notes that this isn't the first time the Conservatives have advocated deep cuts. And The Economist looks at the coming era of Anglo-French defence co-operation.

How are US-Afghan relations today? Reuters gives you a rundown.

Tom Brokaw wonders why the wars aren't more of a campaign issue.

A pending arms deal between the US and the Saudis is making a lot of countries uncomfortable.

Rachel Corrie never learned that if you mess with the bull(dozer), you get the horns. Now, her parents are "confronting" the driver in court, as though he's somehow responsible for their daughter's irresponsible behavior.

Is China's growing military buildup real? Yes, says a US general, but that doesn't mean there's an inevitable military clash. After all, China's too busy meddling in the Sudan, then pitching a fit when people point it out in a UN report.

By: Brant

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