Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brief the press on major budget decisions stemming from the defense strategic guidance at the Pentagon, Jan. 26, 2012. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
Panetta Says 2013 Defense Budget To Cut Land Forces -- Washington Times
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday presented the first act in shrinking the war-on-terror military the next five years, saying his 2013 defense budget will cut land forces, ask Congress to close bases and slow production of the next stealth fighter.
The Obama administration is trimming the armed forces’ size close to pre-Sept. 11, 2001, levels.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq bomb attacks kill at least 17. Iraq bomb attacks in Musayyib and Kirkuk kill 13.
Syrian fighting inches closer to capital. Syrian troops storm Damascus suburb.
Palestinians: Peace negotiations with Israel have ended.
Iran won't move toward nuclear weapon in 2012.
Iran hints it is ready to revive talks with the West but insists it will not halt nuclear programme. Ahmadinejad says Iran ready for nuclear talks. Ahmadinejad: Sanctions can't harm Iran's economy.
Confrontation over Iran's nuclear program prompts exodus.
Regional ban needed to prevent Mideast nuke buildup: Saudi prince.
ASIA
Philippines may allowgreater U.S. military presence
Pakistan accuses Iran of killing 6 on border.
Papua New Guinea soldiers' mutiny stopped - Peter O'Neill. PNG military mutiny is over, says prime minister.
Australian PM dragged to safety through a crowd of Aboriginal protesters after being ambushed in restaurant. Australian PM stumbles before rowdy protest crowd.
Pakistan's Gilani, Kayani make nice, easing fears of coup.
India celebrates Republic Day with military parade.
AFRICA
U.S. outrage as Egypt bars Americans from leaving. Egypt bans travel for US official's son, 9 others.
Somali captors move US hostage after SEAL raid.
Libyan detainees die after torture, says Amnesty International. UN concerns over Libya militias and secret detention. Medical group halts work in Libyan city's prisons.
Massive protests greet anniversary of Egypt’s revolution. Egyptians rally in Tahrir Square day after revolt anniversary.
Media group says reporters face restrictions in much of Africa.
Nigeria attacks may point to more emboldened Boko Haram militants.
Nigeria's chief of police sacked.
EUROPE
Corruption scandal shakes Vatican as internal letters leaked.
Stricken cruise ship passengers ponder losses as talks proceed on possible compensation.
Cost of London Olympics to spiral to £24bn... TEN TIMES higher than 2005 estimate.
Cameron: Britain no closer to joining European fiscal treaty.
Scots gain momentum for split from England.
Portugal's borrowing rates rise to record 19.4%.
Norway 'wants to block China from Arctic Council'.
Internet opens Russia for democracy movement.
Ukrainians protest arrival of US Navy ship for military drills in Crimea.
AMERICAS
Criticism grows of Brazil slum clearance by police.
Argentina's senate discusses Falkland Islands' future. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner challenges Britain over Falklands 'colonialism'. Falklands oil probe 'disappointing'.
5 dead, 19 missing in Rio building collapse.
Nissan to build $2 billion Mexico plant, sidestepping security concerns.
Details of Cuba's case against U.S. subcontractor Alan Gross leak out.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Hakimullah Mehsud evades US drones, again.
East Africa is the new epicenter of America’s shadow war.
Al Qaida still holding elderly American hostage in Pakistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Davos 2012: live.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner: Obama won't ask me to stay on.
Android's share of tablet market jumps.
If you thought SOPA was bad, just wait until you meet ACTA.
Bernanke has "finger on trigger" for new bond buys.
Cooling China worries some multinationals.
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