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Obama's master of war has a way with words
David Petraeus has become Obama's third commander of the war since April last year.
How <i>Rolling Stone</i> brought down a general
Two words on journalist Michael Hasting's initial pitch to trail Stanley McChrystal appear to have tickled his PR staff's fancy: Rolling Stone.
Sacked general led secret war raids
They called it the "Death Star" because according to one source "you could just reach out with a finger and eliminate" somebody.
General's exit sends clear signal of intent
With the appointment of David Petraeus, Obama has sent a clear signal that the US' existing strategy will continue.
Heat now briefly off Obama
President Barack Obama's handling of the "Runaway General" affair was exemplary.
Australian soldiers die in Afghanistan crash
Three Australian commandos have been killed and seven injured in a helicopter crash during an early-morning operation against Taleban insurgents.
Aussie soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan
Four soldiers, three of them Australian, have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Closure for 'Bloody Sunday' - 38 years later
Lord Saville's 12-year inquiry into 'Bloody Sunday' delivered the vindication that the people of Derry had been denied.
Navy boards burning tug
A navy damage control team has boarded a burning ocean-going tug off Northland hours after the crew abandoned ship when fire broke out in the engine room.
Stress 'excuse to quit Army early'
One of Britain's best-known soldiers has mocked claims of post-traumatic stress disorder among the armed forces.