The prospects of any "great achievement" in Iraq are being further diminished by the direction to the Pentagon to shift personnel and equipment from Iraq to Afghanistan.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Who lost Iraq?

It is understood the mix-up happened at Chivas Brothers during the night shift on Tuesday while equipment was being cleaned.

BBC: Chivas Brothers aged Scotch whisky range

General Electric booked a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, propelled by its new shift into oil and gas equipment.

FORBES: GE: New Focus On Oil And Gas Powered Rising Q4 Profit