Need balance between national security and media freedom, says Barack Obama
Associated Press | Friday May 17, 2013
President Barack Obama is defending investigations into government leaks, saying they are necessary for national security.
Top US commander cleared in David Petraeus's sex scandal
Associated Press | Wednesday January 23, 2013
A Pentagon investigation has cleared Gen. John Allen, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, of professional misconduct in exchanging emails with a civilian woman linked to the sex scandal that led retired Gen. David Petraeus to resign as CIA directo...
David Petraeus's alleged lover won't face cyberstalking charge
Associated Press | Wednesday December 19, 2012
The Justice Department has decided not to charge David Petraeus' mistress, Paula Broadwell, with cyberstalking as part of its investigation into an email scandal that led to the resignation of the CIA director and storied general.
Tampa socialite Jill Kelley fighting back in David Petraeus scandal
Associated Press | Wednesday November 28, 2012
A Tampa socialite embroiled in the scandal that cost CIA Director David Petraeus his job fought back on Tuesday after more than two weeks of silence as her attorneys released emails, telephone recordings and other material that they say show she neve...
South Korea sacks Jill Kelley over David Petraeus scandal
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 27, 2012
South Korea said on Tuesday it was dismissing Jill Kelley, the Florida socialite at the heart of the scandal that brought down CIA chief David Petraeus, from her post as an "honorary consul".
General John Allen resumes command duty in Afghanistan
Associated Press | Wednesday November 21, 2012
General John Allen has returned to Kabul to resume his duties as the top U.S. and NATO commander of the war in Afghanistan, more than a week after the Pentagon announced it is investigating potentially "inappropriate" correspondence between the four-...
Florida socialite in Petraeus scandal feels 'scared,' betrayed
Reuters | Saturday November 17, 2012
Days after an extramarital affair forced CIA Director David Petraeus to resign, the Florida socialite who triggered the inquiry that took down Petraeus complained about "paparazzi" in front of her mansion and "people calling me with threats."
Pentagon chief orders ethics review for US top brass
Agence France Presse | Thursday November 15, 2012
Defence Secretary Leon Panetta ordered US military commanders on Thursday to carry out a review of ethics training among senior officers amid a widening sex scandal that cost CIA chief David Petraeus his job.
Petraeus sex scandal amuses Taliban
Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 15, 2012
The sex scandal that has brought down CIA chief David Petraeus may be causing heartache in the Washington security establishment but the affair has prompted laughter among the Taliban.
David Petraeus mistress had 'substantial' classified data on computer: Sources
Reuters | Thursday November 15, 2012
A computer used by Paula Broadwell, the woman whose affair with CIA director General David Petraeus led to his resignation, contained substantial classified information that should have been stored under more secure conditions, law enforcement and na...
No evidence of security breach in David Petraeus scandal: Barack Obama
Associated Press | Thursday November 15, 2012
President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he's withholding judgment about the handling of a federal investigation that cost the CIA director his job, but he's seen no evidence "at this point" that national security was damaged by the widening sex scan...
By David Petraeus's own assessment he did not meet standards to continue leading CIA: Barack Obama
NDTV.com | Thursday November 15, 2012
In his first press conference since re-election, US President Barack Obama answered questions over the sex scandal which led to the removal of CIA chief David Petraues. Mr Obama stood by General Petraeus by saying "he served this country with great d...
Why Jill Kelley is at the centre of David Petraeus sex scandal
Associated Press | Wednesday November 14, 2012
A Florida socialite linked to the sex scandal that brought down CIA Director David Petraeus called police for what she termed diplomatic protection after the news media gathered outside her home.
Obama to address Petraeus sex scandal in first press conference after re-election
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday November 14, 2012
President Barack Obama is set to address the sex scandal that brought down CIA chief David Petraeus and snared a top US general when he gives his first post-election press conference on Wednesday.
Barack Obama backs John Allen over David Petraeus sex scandal
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday November 14, 2012
President Barack Obama backed the top US commander in Afghanistan on Tuesday after the four-star general was dragged into the sex scandal that brought down CIA director David Petraeus.
