Gen. Raymond Odierno, the top US general in Iraq, gestures during a briefing at the Pentagon, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. [Agencies] Top Commander In Iraq Warns Withdrawal Could Be Delayed -- Washington Post
The top U.S. commander in Iraq said Monday that the planned withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces by the end of August could be delayed if conditions worsen in the coming months as Iraqis choose a new government.
Army Gen. Ray Odierno said his staff had drawn up contingency plans for a delayed withdrawal that he has shared with Pentagon leaders and other U.S. officials during a visit to Washington over the past week. He said he was prepared to make the changes "if we run into problems" but added he was optimistic that would not be necessary.
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MIDDLE EAST
26 people killed in brutal attacks across Iraq.
Iran to 'hide nuclear plants inside mountains'.
Turkey detains top military brass in conspiracy probe.
Riots over Israeli claim to West Bank heritage sites.
Iraq: Report seeks sole agency to rebuild war zones.
Iran to work on two new enrichment sites.
Clashes erupt over West Bank religious shrines.
Israel says no recognition of Palestinian state before peace deal.
ASIA
Pentagon paints grim picture of Taiwan air defense.
Philippines raises bombing alert in capital.
Afghanistan battle shows war rarely fought to plan.
North Korea seeks military talks with rival South.
North Korea's census.
Blast in Pakistan's Swat kills six: police.
AFRICA
Ugandan rebels kidnap 40 in Centr.Africa.
Ex-UN nuclear chief: Egypt must change.
Nigerian oil rebels urged to sustain peace process.
Niger junta names interim president, plans new constitution.
Niger Junta gives assurances on democracy plans.
Sudan denies secret deal with JEM amid intense speculations on power sharing.
Swiss leave Tripoli embassy after Libya stand-off.
China throws birthday bash for Zimbabwe's Mugabe.
EUROPE
Over 50 Turkish commanders held over coup plot.
French petrol pumps run dry in refinery strike.
EU 'extremely concerned' over passports used in Hamas assassination. EU to censure Israel after Dubai killing.
Ukraine's Yanukovich eyes new PM and coalition.
Dutch PM: troops to leave Afghanistan as planned.
4 missing after Madeira flash floods killed 42.
Lufthansa pilots begin 4-day walkout. Lufthansa asks court to halt pilot strike.
AMERICAS
Venezuela's ranchers warn against arming peasants.
Latin nations seek unity in regional summit.
Haiti death toll could reach 300,000: Preval.
Drilling for oil begins off the Falkland Islands.
Argentina to launch diplomatic offensive to reclaim Falkland Islands.
U.S.-Mexico high-tech border fence is slow going.
Anger in Ciudad Juarez as Mexico loses drug war.
Brazil ruling party candidate vows continuity.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Details posted on alleged CIA-flights to Poland.
New York terror suspect admits guilt and cooperates.
Philippines: Al Qaeda-linked rebels killed in raid by marines.
Basque moderate Rufi Etxeberria calls for end to Eta’s 40-year war.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Toyota faces federal, congressional probe.
The euro will face bigger tests than Greece. (opinion)
Toyota: US Dems 'not industry friendly'.
Bad economies in US states to worsen: governors.
Debt threat to Kuwait investment houses.
China taps more Saudi crude than US.
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