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Manas Air Base stories: 6 news summaries

US Cuts Deal on Central Asia Military Base

Troops must leave,
but base will help Afghanistan mission

Jun 23, 09 6:05 AM CDT
(AP) - The US has agreed to more than triple the rent it pays for use of a key air base in Kyrgyzstan to ship non-lethal military supplies to Afghanistan under a deal approved today, reports the AP. The accord over the Manas Air Base comes four months after the Central Asian... More »

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Afghanistan • Barack Obama • Hamid Karzai • US military • Kyrgyzstan • Afghanistan war • Manas Air Base

Kyrgyzstan Issues Eviction Notice to US

Forces have 6 months to leave; Uzbekistan offers new supply route

Feb 20, 09 7:32 AM CST
(Newser) - Kyrgyzstan has issued an eviction notice giving US forces six months to depart an air base key to the transit of troops and supplies to the war in Afghanistan, the AP reports. But in spite of its rocky relationship with the US, nearby Uzbekistan has offered an alternative route for... More »

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US military • air base • army supplies • Kyrgyzstan • Uzbekistan • Afghanistan war • supply route • Manas Air Base

OPINION

Obama a Spineless Leader Thus Far: Krauthammer

While Russia and Iran make threats, president fails to show spine

Feb 20, 09 7:01 AM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama has faced a spate of little challenges thus far from Russia, Iran, and Pakistan—and flunked them all, writes Charles Krauthammer. While Putin compounds his military strength and Ahmadinejad insults America, the new president has exhibited "utter passivity" on the world stage. In just one month, says... More »

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Russia • Barack Obama • Joe Biden • NATO • diplomacy • Obama administration • Manas Air Base

Kyrgyzstan Votes to Shut
Critical US Airbase

Military must leave Central Asian republic in 180 days

Feb 19, 09 7:00 AM CST
(Newser) - The parliament of Kyrgyzstan voted nearly unanimously to close a critical American military base in the country, dealing a blow to Barack Obama's efforts to reinforce troops in Afghanistan. The vote, 78-1, means that the US has 180 days to remove its airplanes and equipment, reports the Guardian. Kyrgyzstan's president... More »

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Russia • Barack Obama • NATO • Kyrgyzstan • Dmitry Medvedev • Afghanistan war • Manas Air Base

Kyrgyzstan
Calls Closure of US Base 'Final'

Russia offers help to
US with transport to Afghanistan

Feb 6, 09 7:27 AM CST
(Newser) - The decision to close an American air base in Kyrgyzstan was "final," the Kyrgyz government said today, contradicting claims from Washington that discussions are ongoing. The Manas Air Base is a vital stopover for US and NATO flights to Afghanistan, but this week Kyrgyzstan suddenly decided to shutter... More »

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Afghanistan • NATO • US military • Kyrgyzstan • Afghanistan war • Manas Air Base

Kyrgyzstan
to Shut Only US Air Base in Central Asia

Announces as Russia offers billions in aid

Feb 4, 09 7:30 AM CST
(Newser) - The fate of America's only military base in Central Asia was in doubt today after the president of Kyrgyzstan announced plans to shut the facility, reports the New York Times. The Manas Air Base serves as a refueling station for NATO fighter jets traveling to Afghanistan. But during a visit... More »

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Afghanistan • Russia • NATO • air base • refueling • Kyrgyzstan • Manas Air Base

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