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Obama: End of combat mission not victory lap

FORT BLISS, Texas — Hours before addressing the nation, President Barack Obama told U.S. troops just back from Iraq that his speech outlining the withdrawal of combat forces "is not going to be a victory lap" nor a cause for celebration.

Gates: All is not well as combat role ends

MILWAUKEE — All is not well in Iraq as the United States formally closes down its combat mission there, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday, warning that political paralysis and continued sectarian violence cloud that country's future.

Iraqis worry as U.S. combat troops pull out

BAGHDAD — As Vice President Joe Biden presides over the formal end to U.S. combat operations in Iraq, few Iraqis are cheering the American exit.

Swedish police question WikiLeaks founder

STOCKHOLM — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been questioned by Swedish police about an allegation that he mistreated a woman, his lawyer said Tuesday.

Navy: VA-based ships ready to evade storm

NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy says its ships in the Hampton Roads area are ready to head to sea to evade Hurricane Earl if needed.

Police nab kickboxer in Marine’s death

LONDON — The Sun newspaper says police have arrested a British kickboxer sought in connection with the slaying of a former U.S. Marine in Thailand.

Petraeus: Concern about Pakistan is legit

KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai's recent complaints that international forces should focus on militant leaders hiding in neighboring Pakistan instead of Afghan villages doesn't mean the government no longer supports the U.S. war strategy, the top NATO commander said Tuesday.

Lawyer: Sgt. in shooting was on strict diet

FORT McPHERSON, Ga. — A soldier was fasting to meet strict military weight guidelines and was nearly catatonic when he shot and killed a supervisor who denied his vacation request, his attorney said Monday.

5 U.S. troops killed by bomb in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — Five U.S. troops were killed by roadside bombs and insurgent fire in southern and eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the latest casualties in a particularly bloody spell that has left 19 service members dead since Saturday.

Play-as-Taliban option in game causes stir

The next installment in the “Medal of Honor” video game franchise has sparked controversy by allowing gamers to play as Taliban fighters against American troops.