Lawmakers honor Dalai Lama with Congressional Gold Medal
President Bush and congressional leaders awarded the Dalai Lama the Congressional Gold Medal in a Capitol Rotunda ceremony. The exiled Tibetan leader, who has long urged China to engage with Tibet, accepts the honor as Beijing protests.
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Pentagon unveils joint maritime strategy shift toward soft power
The Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard released a new maritime strategy focusing on preventing conflict and countering terrorism through soft power and humanitarian aid, in response to the Sept. 11 attacks. It emphasizes multinational effort since no single nation can secure global waters.
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Teresa Brewer dies after brain disorder at 84
Teresa Brewer, bold-voiced singer known for Music! Music! Music!, died Wednesday at her New Rochelle home after battling progressive supranuclear palsy. The 84 year old entertainer had a four decade career in night clubs and Las Vegas stages.
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Turkish Parliament Approves Cross Border Iraq Raids
Turkey's parliament approves cross border operations into northern Iraq by a 507 to 19 vote to attack PKK targets over next year. The move draws warnings from the United States Iraq and NATO urging restraint as officials fear broader regional chaos and regional Kurdish authorities face pressure.
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Pentagon to alert National Guard units for deployments
The Pentagon plans to alert at least seven National Guard units to be ready for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in 2008 and 2009. The move backs up surge personnel needs to replace about 13,000 Guard troops in four brigades entering Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan, easing active-duty strain. Officials would not name specific units, aiming to notify families before any announcement.
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