Obama is sending up to 1,200 National Guard troops the U.S.-Mexico border and will ask Congress for $500 million for border security.
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The top American commander in the Middle East has ordered a broad expansion of clandestine military activity in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and other countries in the region in an attempt to counter threats and disrupt militant groups. Continue reading NY Times: U.S. Is Said to Expand Secret Actions in Mideast The White House said Monday that President Obama has directed the U.S. military to coordinate with South Korea to “ensure readiness” in the event of future aggression from North Korea. The support comes in response to recent accusations that North Korea sank one of South Korea’s naval ships. Continue reading Reuters: Obama tells military: prepare for North Korea aggression
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In a move that critics label political suicide, Japan’s prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has reneged on his promise to relocate a controversial U.S. Marine base off Okinawa and will instead retain a 2006 agreement which keeps Futenma base on Okinawa.
