Middle East military chief Fallon resigns from Centcom
Adm William Fallon steps down as commander in the Middle East area including Iraq, citing his desire to retire. Defense Secretary Gates confirms the March 31 departure, with Lt Gen Martin Dempsey to lead Centcom temporarily. Bush praises Fallon’s service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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U S labels China rights abuser in annual report
The United States designates China as an authoritarian human rights abuser citing torture, religious control, internet censorship, forced relocations for Olympic projects, and harassment of charities. The report notes backsliding in Russia and Pakistan, and cites Cuba Iran Zimbabwe and Syria alongside Sudan as abusers.
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Berman Named Next Chairman of House Foreign Affairs
Howard Berman a 13 term Democrat from California was formally chosen as the next chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. At 66 he has been acting head since the former chairman died a month ago. He said the immediate goals are deterring Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons and completing North Korea denuclearization.
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U S and North Korea to meet in Geneva this week
US officials say the chief U S and North Korean nuclear negotiators will meet in Geneva for one day talks to push forward disarmament. The talks focus on North Korea delaying details of its nuclear program in exchange for energy aid. Pyongyang must declare a complete weapons program under a six party deal.
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