One week after Clay first proposed the compromise, he rose in the Senate to speak in its defense.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

His defense case, conducted by the Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague, is now in its ninth week.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

U.S.Defense Secretary Robert Gates is among a list of several top Washington officials who are visiting Israel this week.

VOA: standard.2009.07.27

The Department of Defense this week "stood up" a military command dedicated to Africa.

WSJ: Into Africa

Democratic supporters of Hagel came to his defense this week as the vote drew near.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Mr. Velez who has pleaded not guilty maintains he knew nothing of the robbery plan and took the stand in his own defense last week.

WSJ: Officer's Murder Accidental, Jury Finds