Despite Iran Warning, US To Keep Ship In Persian Gulf -- Voice Of America
The United States military says it will continue to deploy warships in the Persian Gulf, after Iran warned a U.S. aircraft carrier not to return to the region.
"The deployment of U.S. military assets in the Persian Gulf region will continue as it has for decades," Pentagon spokesman George Little said in a statement.
U.S. Navy officer Bill Speaks said in an email to reporters on Tuesday that the U.S. is committed to ensuring the safe flow of maritime traffic in waterways critical to global commerce.
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MIDDLE EAST
Sunni lawmakers keep up Iraqi parliament boycott.
Iran jails former President Rafsanjani's daughter.
Hezbollah warns Syria chaos could hit Lebanon.
At end of drill, Iran army chief warns US carrier.
Syrian rebel leader threatens to escalate attacks. Killing continues in Syria, Arab League says.
Syria: state says 'terrorists' blew up gas pipeline.
Israelis, Palestinians attempt to salvage peace effort.
Iran closes border with Pakistan over military arrest.
Iran says depreciation in riyal not linked to latest US sanctions.
ASIA
Top US diplomat in China for N. Korea talks.
Militant groups in Pakistan form united front.
Taiwan president race darkened by spying charges.
Afghan Taliban 'strike deal with Qatar on setting up political office'.
NKorea holds rally, shows young Kim meeting troops.
South Korea ready for 'new era' of relations with North, president says.
Hu tells magazine West Is trying to divide China by using cultural weapons.
India’s anti-corruption movement loses steam.
India warns traders after dispute in China's Yiwu city.
Families of political prisoners call Myanmar’s clemency order a disappointment.
AFRICA
Morocco king keeps checks on new Islamist govt.
Youssou N'Dour - the singer - takes on Senegal's long-serving president. Youssou N'Dour announces Senegal presidential bid.
Nigerians protest at removal of fuel subsidy.
Islamists way ahead going into Egypt's final round of voting.
Libya plans vote on assembly to draft constitution.
Militias clash in the centre of Libyan capital Tripoli.
Nigeria: al-Qaeda-linked group gives Christians 3-day deadline.
South Sudan gains control of town where ethnic tensions flared, official says. South Sudanese 'massacred' after fleeing Pibor.
Tunisia considering handing over ex-Libya Premier. Tunisia ex-leader faces trial over killings.
EUROPE
Germany's unemployment rate at record low in December.
Greece warns on euro exit if bailout not signed.
Pressure rises on Europe as bond sales loom.
Hungary under pressure to change course, please EU/IMF. Hungarians protest against new Fidesz constitution.
Clashes as Cypriots demand British forces out.
German President Christian Wulff in furore over loan.
Body found on Queen's Sandringham estate.
AMERICAS
U.S. Republicans ready for Iowa test.
Cuban prisoner dies during hunger strike.
Deadly Chile forest fires spread.
Latin oil supplies for U.S. start to dry up.
Colombian president welcomes death of drug lord.
Obama ending vacation, readying for re-election.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda remains entrenched in Pakistan's tribal areas.
Militants agree to truce with Pakistan, unite against NATO.
Al Qaeda brokers new anti-US Taliban alliance in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Five Islamists killed in southern Yemen fighting.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Possible showdown with Iran sends oil prices soaring.
BP asks Halliburton to pay for Gulf of Mexico spill.
$5 a gallon for gas? It could happen in 2012.
Google search home page revamp promotes other services.
Venezuela to pay Exxon $255m in oil dispute.
World’s biggest economies face $7.6 trillion debt.
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