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Taliban leader: Our fight is for ‘independence’

World Blog: NBC reporter interviews a regional commander (above, center) in Afghanistan.

Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:08 AM
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Updated November 12, 2009

Obama Calls for Revised Afghanistan War Options
 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/11/envoy-objects-afghan-troop-increase/



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NATO wants to hand over to Afghan forces

Secretary general: Local troops should take lead where conditions permit
Image: NATO French Foreign Legion soldiers in Afghanistan
 

NATO French Foreign Legion Captain Guillaume, left, flanked by Afghan National Army soldiers, scans the Uzbeen near the Rocco combat outpost in the Surobi district of Afghanistan, Wednesday.

 

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Afghan Taliban surpasses weakened al-Qaida

Shifting power balance among insurgents has implications for U.S. fight

 

Image: Taliban fighters pose with weapons in an undisclosed location in Afghanistan
Reuters
Taliban fighters pose with weapons in an undisclosed location in Afghanistan.
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In Helmand, a model for success?

Influx of Marines, focus on security bring peace — at least for now
Image: Marines discuss humanitarian projects in Helmand province

Brennan Linsley / AP

U.S. Marine Capt. Drew Schoenmaker, right, who commands Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, discusses humanitarian projects with local elders at a school in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.




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Leaving Iraq ends US mission veiled in ambivalence

There are just a few days left before U.S. Army Capt. Nathan Williams finally gets to go home.
By HAMZA HENDAWI

Associated Press Writer

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2010089569_apmliraqchangingmission.html




 

TRIBAL DEALS OPEN DOORS FOR PAKISTAN ARMY

 Tribal deals open doors for Pakistan army

Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009 12:59 PM
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Why South Waziristan offensive won't help US in Afghanistan

The Pakistan Army is going after terrorists who target Pakistan. All the major terrorist networks attacking US forces in Afghanistan operate from other areas of Pakistan.

A Pakistani police officer checks an identification card of a tribal man, who fled military offensive area of South Waziristan, upon his arrival at a checkpoint, Sunday.
Ishtiaq Mahsud/AP

http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/1018/p02s07-usmi.html




 


 

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 A THREAT GREATER THAN THE TALIBAN?
Posted: Friday, October 16, 2009 3:09 PM

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Why a surge is not a sure thing in Afghanistan

It may offer some badly needed relief, but don't expect a quick fix
Image: Soldiers from the U.S. Army on patrol in Afghanistan

Soldiers from the U.S. Army's Charlie troop, 371 Cavalry, 3rd brigade of 10th Mountain Division based in Fort Drum, New York, patrol in Kherwar district in Logar province on Oct. 4.

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