Apr 4th, 2008 · Recent fighting between Shiite militia and Iraqi troops highlighted severe, lingering problems for the U.S.-trained forces, including tactical and logistical issues and desertion. Even more grave, evidence points to executions of detained militiamen by some of the security forces.
Jul 9th, 2007 · Senate Democrats will begin a new offensive on the Iraq war, including a series of amendments to a defense policy bill. They're hoping a growing number of Republican colleagues who've recently turned against the war will be voting with them. Earlier this year, Congressional Democrats stripped the timetables from a war spending bill earlier this year after a veto by President Bush because it required troop withdrawals.
Jul 3rd, 2007 · Maine is trying a new tactic to keep its college graduates from leaving the state. Students who graduate from a state college and take a job in the state will get some help paying their student loans.
Jul 2nd, 2007 · The explosives-filled vehicle is a tactic often likened to terrorists attacks in Iraq. British authorities averted such terrorist attacks in Britain and Scotland over the weekend. Terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman, Georgetown University professor of security studies, talks about the ongoing U.K. investigation with Renee Montagne.
Feb 22nd, 2007 · Insurgents are deploying a new and deadly tactic against Iraqi civilians, authorities say: bombs combining explosives with poisonous chlorine gas. At least five people died in such an attack Wednesday, the third in a month.
Feb 5th, 2007 · Monday, the Senate begins debate on a resolution to oppose the president's troop increase. Democrats struggle with a more aggressive tactic -- cutting off funds -- for fear of being accused of neglecting troop needs.
Jan 29th, 2007 · Pakistan's president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, seeks to ensure another five-year term with a controversial political maneuver. His opposition says the tactic is illegal and unethical.
Dec 27th, 2006 · Police across the country are re-examining the policy of surprise searches, called "no-knock" searches, after an elderly woman was killed in Atlanta during one such raid. Critics say the searches give a free pass to violence-prone police departments. Supporters argue that police need this tactic to protect themselves.