Oct 2nd, 2008 · John McCain's campaign is abandoning its efforts in Michigan. McCain's campaign had thought it could win the Democratic-leaning state. The state offers 17 electoral votes. News of the pullout came as Barack Obama campaigned in Michigan.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · Foreign investors are moving their money out of Russia in the aftermath of the armed conflict between the economic giant and Georgia. Alex Cohen speaks with John Dimsdale about what the investment pullout could mean for the global economy.
May 22nd, 2008 · Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, says he will likely recommend more withdrawals of U.S. troops before he leaves his post in September. Petraeus made the remarks to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.
Apr 9th, 2008 · Ambassador Ryan Crocker and the top American commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, left no "comfort or wiggle room" for those advocating withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, according to Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Mar 14th, 2008 · Barack Obama says allowing the Michigan primary results to count wouldn't be fair -- and do-overs in Michigan and Florida wouldn't be realistic. In an NPR interview, Obama also defends his experience and says his Iraq pullout plan is subject to change based on "new information."
Sep 12th, 2007 · Sen. Barack Obama's plan for Iraq includes pulling out one or two brigades every month and completing a full withdrawal by the end of 2008. He is also calling for a new constitutional convention in Iraq to be convened with U.N. help.
Aug 21st, 2007 · U.S. Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) returned last week from a second trip to Iraq. In May, Baird voted in favor of Democratic legislation that would have required the president to bring troops home next year. But this visit, he says, has persuaded him to vote against any pullout of U.S. troops.
Aug 10th, 2007 · The Bush administration is concerned about the imminent withdrawal of British troops from the southern Iraq city of Basra. The British have scaled down operations already. Their troops have been forced to abandon the city and are camped out at the airport, where they are under regular bombardment from Iraqis. Meanwhile, Shiite militias battle each other for control of the south and its riches. When the British leave, the U.S. will have to move in, in large part to protect valuable supply lines from Kuwait up to Baghdad.