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Former CIA director Petraeus to teach in New York

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 13:45
Former CIA director David Petraeus, who resigned after it emerged he had an affair with his biographer, has accepted a teaching job at a university in New York, his new employer said. Petraeus, 60, will teach public policy at City University of New York, or CUNY, starting in August. The four-star general commanded coalition forces during the so-called surge in Iraq and later in Afghanistan, and is one of the most decorated and respected military figures of his generation.

US names Breedlove as new NATO commander

March 28, 2013 15:46
The United States said Thursday it was nominating Air Force General Philip Breedlove as the new NATO Supreme Commander, filling the key position a month after top general John Allen stepped aside. President Barack Obama "is nominating Air Force General Philip Breedlove to serve as the new commander of our European Command, Supreme Allied Command," Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told reporters.

Ex CIA head says sorry in first speech since quitting

March 27, 2013 03:01
Former CIA chief David Petraeus apologized Tuesday for the "mistake" that triggered his resignation last year, in his first public speech since quitting due to an extramarital affair. Addressing a military audience in Los Angeles, the four-star general voiced regret for the "pain" caused by his relationship with his biographer Paula Broadwell, pledging to try to "make amends to those I have hurt and let down."

Petraeus apologises for affair, moves to mend image

March 27, 2013 03:00
By Brandon Lowrey LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former CIA Director David Petraeus apologised on Tuesday for the extramarital affair that forced his November resignation and acknowledged the toll it took on his family, career and reputation. His appearance at an event honouring University of Southern California veterans and Reserve Officers' Training Corps students was his first public speech since the storied Army general's career was cut short by the scandal.

Ex CIA head says sorry, in first speech since quitting

March 27, 2013 01:15
Former CIA chief General David Petraeus said sorry Tuesday for the "mistake" which triggered his resignation last year, in his first public speech since quitting due to an extra-marital affair. Addressing a military audience in Los Angeles, Petraeus voiced regret for the "pain" caused by his relationship with his biographer Paula Broadwell, pledging to try to "make amends to those I have hurt and let down."

NATO 'fully respects' Allen's decision to retire

February 19, 2013 16:16
NATO said Tuesday it fully respected US General John Allen's decision not to take up take up command of the alliance's military forces, after weeks of speculation over his future. In Washington, US President Barack Obama said Allen would retire instead of becoming Supreme Allied Commander in Europe so that he could take care of his family after a 19-month tour in Afghanistan.

UPDATE 3-U.S. General John Allen to retire, won't take NATO nomination

February 19, 2013 14:30
* Cleared of wrongdoing in emails with Florida woman * Known for ability to work with tribal leaders (Recasts with Allen, Panetta comments) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Marine General John Allen, who led NATO forces in Afghanistan and was caught up but later cleared in the scandal that forced CIA chief David Petraeus to resign, said Tuesday he will retire and forgo his nomination to become NATO's supreme allied commander because of his wife's health.

UPDATE 4-Obama picks Hagel for defense, Brennan for CIA

January 7, 2013 10:08
* Faces Senate battle on two fronts * Hagel faces questions on Israel, gays * Brennan's previous CIA tenure under scrutiny * Moves fill out reshuffled national security team By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton
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