David Cloud

Los Angeles Times

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National security correspondent for the Los Angeles Times; former military correspondent for the New York Times

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US and Cuban diplomats are meeting today with the focus on reopening embassies closed since 1961.

US, Cuba Meet for Second Round of Diplomatic Talks

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In the Rose Garden today, President Obama said General Stanley McChrystal was a good soldier who was always courteous to his commander in chief.  But, McChrystal's command in…

New Leadership, but the Same Strategy in Afghanistan

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General McChrystal is  out as commander in Afghanistan , replaced by General David Petraeus, one of America's best-known military leaders.

General McChrystal Is Relieved of Command

General McChrystal is out as commander in Afghanistan , replaced by General David Petraeus, one of America's best-known military leaders.

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