Joint Chiefs Chairman Mullen Supports Right Of Gays To Serve In Military -- L.A. Times
As Pentagon announces a review of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy, Adm. Mullen tells the Senate that 'it is my personal belief that allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly is the right thing to do.'
Reporting from Washington - The nation's top uniformed officer said Tuesday that he supports allowing gays to serve openly in the military, providing a powerful voice of support for President Obama's call to lift the legal ban on their service.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hamas leader says Israel prisoner swap at impasse.
Iran, with opposition protests continuing, executes more prisoners. Iran to hang nine more over election unrest.
'Islamic Jihad claims it sent bomb-laden barrels to Israeli beaches'.
Israel admission on white phosphorus doesn't settle larger debate.
Iran dismisses US missile shield as 'puppet show'.
ASIA
Sources: Drone strikes kill 29 in Pakistan.
Malaysian opposition leader goes to trial.
Pakistani Taliban leader's death would be 'fatal blow' for group, analyst says.
Insurgents rally in Pakistan tribal area.
Sri Lanka purges military amid coup fears.
U.S. steps up missions targeting Taliban leaders.
US regrets Chinese reaction to Taiwan arms sale.
China warns of 'serious damage' if Barack Obama meets Dalai Lama.
AFRICA
SAfrican leader criticized over love child report.
UN aiding Darfur rebels, says Sudan army.
Secret airstrip in Zimbabwe for arms.
Southern Sudan says vote on independence is off-limits for United Nations.
Nigerians condemn al Qaeda offer of weapons, training to destabilise country.
Somalia: Ismael, the Islamist footsoldier, explains why he joined al-Shabaab.
EUROPE
1 injured in Russian railroad bombing.
Russia celebrates 20 years of Golden Arches.
Northern Ireland nears power-sharing pact.
U.N. leader seeks elusive unity deal in Cyprus.
France Concorde crash trial set to begin.
Swiss accuse Germans of bank robbery in data row.
AMERICAS
Brazil's fortunes slump on bubble fears, China tightening.
USS Vinson to leave Haiti soon, signaling turning point in aid efforts.
UN says armed group attacked Haiti food convoy.
Venezuela's Chávez urged to resign.
Mexican mayor fears massacre of 16 was random.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
New Yorkers unite against hosting 9/11 trials.
GOP presses Holder on US Justice's terrorism policies.
Obama's anti-terror policy is a mess (commentary).
Somalia's Al Shabaab to ally with Al Qaeda.
Pentagon turns focus to fighting insurgents.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Higher taxes for all in Obama budget, $1.6 tril 2010 deficit.
High US unemployment projected despite Obama's jobs focus.
World Economic Forum: Davos 2010.
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