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Nato commander in Afghanistan pushes for year pause in troop drawdown
Telegraph.co.uk The senior Nato commander in Afghanistan is pushing for a year-long pause in the drawdown of American troops from the country, risking a confrontation with the White House. By Ben Farmer, Kabul Gen John Allen is opposing Barack Obama's strategy of … Report: Allen backs pause in withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2013Stars and Stripes Commander Seeks Delay in US Troop DrawdownWall Street Journal Top US Afghan General Lobbying Congressional Delegations on Maintaining Troop …Firedoglake |
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Why night raids in Afghanistan should continue
ABC Online The US and NATO forces should resist the demand by the recent Loya Jirga in Kabul to stop night raids as this has been one of the most effective asymmetric counterinsurgency tactics since the war in Afghanistan began. Night raids are a highly sensitive … 2 NATO troops killed in southern AfghanistanBoston.com 2 NATO troops killed in southern AfghanistanSeattle Post Intelligencer 2 NATO troops killed in southern AfghanistanAtlanta Journal Constitution Christian Science Monitor all 249 news articles » |
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Afghanistan trailblazer targets London gold
Reuters Canada KABUL (Reuters) – The luxury apartment in north Kabul where Rohullah Nikpai lives with his family was a gift from the Afghan president, made after the 24-year-old Taekwondo champion brought home his country's first ever Olympic medal in … INTERVIEW-Olympics-Afghanistan trailblazer targets London goldReuters |
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Mother Of Jose Pimentel, Man Arrested In NYC Terror Plot, Says She 'Didn't …
Huffington Post The mother of Jose Pimentel, the alleged al-Qaida sympathizer arrested for plotting to kill US military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan as well as blow up government buildings, is devastated by her son's behavior. … NYC police arrest "lone wolf" in bomb plotReuters 'Al-Qaida sympathizer' accused of New York City bomb plotsChicago Sun-Times A True Wake Up Call: NYC Terror Plotter BustedNew York Daily News (blog) Los Angeles Times -DNAinfo all 2,012 news articles » |
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Kunis was "down-to-earth" at ball, Marine says
CBS News Hollywood A-list actress Mila Kunis made good this past weekend on her promise to attend a Marine Corps ball in Greenville, NC She'd been invited to the event in June by Sgt. Scott Moore, who posted this video on YouTube from his post in Afghanistan to … Mila Kunis enjoys Marine Corps Ball; Sgt. Moore thanks wingmenLos Angeles Times Mila Kunis keeps her date with Afghanistan vetReuters Mila Kunis on Marine Corps date with Afghanistan vetTNT Magazine The Daily Blabber from iVillage -msnbc.com -ABC News all 634 news articles » |
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Bonuses for Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan vets
Ironton Tribune Veterans of the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan wars in Ohio have been paid more than $33.1 million to date in bonus payments, with more to come as additional veterans apply. According to the latest figures released by the Ohio Department of … Ohio Veterans' Bonus Has Local ImpactYoungstown Business Journal |
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Live from Afghanistan…it's the Zack & Jim Show with the 1st Air Cavalry
DVIDS CAMP MARMAL, Afghanistan – It's been almost six months since the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade deployed to Afghanistan and it can be assumed for many in the Fort Hood area it has been that long since the community has heard the voices of many 1st ACB … |
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Gillard flags possible early Afghanistan withdrawal
ABC Online MARK COLVIN: The Prime Minister has indicated that the Federal Government may withdraw Australian troops from Afghanistan before the designated 2014 handover. Both sides of politics have maintained rock solid support for the war in Afghanistan despite … Gillard sticking to Afghanistan timelineSydney Morning Herald PM says Australia's military training mission in Afghanistan could be …Washington Post Julia Gillard has told parliament troops may be withdrawn from Afghanistan …The Australian The Canberra Times -Herald Sun -NEWS.com.au all 281 news articles » |
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Pakistani Taliban, government hold initial talks
Seattle Post Intelligencer FILE – In this July 19, 2010 file photo Pakistani ambassador in Washington Husain Haqqani, left, talks with Richard Holbrooke, former US Special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, in Islamabad, Pakistan. … Peace without Taliban not achievablePakistan Observer New US Strategy: Afghans Losing Bargaining Power – AnalysisEurasia Review Pakistani Taliban, government hold initial talksBoston.com Firstpost all 170 news articles » |
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NATO Service Member Killed in Southern Afghanistan
ABC News NATO says one of its service members has been killed in a bomb attack in southern Afghanistan. AP Afghan delegates listen to a speach of Afghan… View Full Caption The alliance says the bombing took place Sunday, but did not provide … NATO service member killed in southern AfghanistanThe Associated Press |