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U.S. commander seeks 2,000 new troops for Afghanistan

September 6, 2010

in Business

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan has requested another 2,000 troops for the foreign force fighting the Taliban insurgency, despite waning support for the war in troop-contributing nations, NATO officials said. Reuters: Politics

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U.S. commander seeks 2,000 new troops for Afghanistan

September 6, 2010

in Business

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan has requested another 2,000 troops for the foreign force fighting the Taliban insurgency, despite waning support for the war in troop-contributing nations, NATO officials said. Reuters: Politics

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Taliban vow to disrupt Afghanistan election

September 5, 2010

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KABUL (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s Taliban said on Sunday they would attempt to disrupt elections this month and warned Afghans to boycott the vote, the first explicit threat against the poll by the hardline Islamists. Reuters: Politics

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Video: Hope in Afghanistan with “Three Cups of Tea”

September 1, 2010

in Politics

After “Face the Nation’, Unplugged went behind the scenes with Bob Schieffer and “Three Cups of Tea” author Craig Mortenson discussing his new book, “Three Cups of Tea”. Latest Politics Headlines – CBS News

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Video: ‘Transition in Afghanistan Will Begin’

September 1, 2010

in Politics

While delivering a prime time address from the Oval Office on the end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, President Obama said that a similar transition from U.S. forces to local forces will also begin in Afghanistan next year. Latest Politics Headlines – CBS News

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Clegg Visits UK Troops In Afghanistan

August 31, 2010

in World

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has visited UK troops in Afghanistan and insisted the military campaign there is “turning the corner”. Sky News | World News | First For Breaking News

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Marines in Afghanistan prepared for a long haul

August 28, 2010

in World

A year since the U.S. troop buildup began with battalions descending on the Helmand River Valley, optimism about a quick defeat of the Taliban has given way to more sober assessments.If Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin Oratowski was intimidated about briefing three visiting generals as he headed out on another overnight patrol chasing the Taliban, he [...]

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British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Named

August 22, 2010

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A British soldier shot dead in Afghanistan has been named as Lance Corporal Jordan Dean Bancroft, 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment. Sky News | World News | First For Breaking News

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British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Battle

August 21, 2010

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A soldier from the 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment has been killed during an exchange of fire with insurgents in Afghanistan. Sky News | World News | First For Breaking News

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Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 Oppose War in Afghanistan

August 21, 2010

in Politics

38% Support Obama’s Expanded War Effort, Drop from 46% in March, According to AP Poll; Only 19% Expect Situation to Improve Latest Politics Headlines – CBS News

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