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Fierce fighting flares in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, July 25 (UPI) -- At least 35 Taliban and foreign fighters had been killed in a major clash south of Afghanistan's capital Kabul.
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KABUL, Afghanistan, July 25 (UPI) -- At least 35 Taliban and foreign fighters had been killed in a major clash south of Afghanistan's capital Kabul.
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Obama presses Europe on Afghanistan in Berlin
BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama urged Europe to stand by the United States in stabilizing Afghanistan in a speech to over 200,000 in Berlin that stressed the need for unity in the face of new threats.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama urged Europe to stand by the United States in stabilizing Afghanistan in a speech to over 200,000 in Berlin that stressed the need for unity in the face of new threats.
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Rice: Pakistan must do more at borderAP - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Pakistan should do more to stop the rise in terrorist violence in neighboring Afghanistan.
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Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen Marine
Flags across New Jersey are to fly at half-staff today in honor of a Woodlynne native who lost his life in Afghanistan.
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Flags across New Jersey are to fly at half-staff today in honor of a Woodlynne native who lost his life in Afghanistan.
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U.S., NATO Press Pakistan To Fight Terror
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Pakistan should do more to stop the rise in terrorist violence in neighboring Afghanistan, as the NATO chief more gently urges Pakistan to step up their anti-terror commitment.
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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Pakistan should do more to stop the rise in terrorist violence in neighboring Afghanistan, as the NATO chief more gently urges Pakistan to step up their anti-terror commitment.
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Elmo seeks to help grieving kids
WASHINGTON — The room was full of military families as Muppets sang new "Sesame Street” songs aimed at preschoolers with parents in faraway Afghanistan and Iraq.When Elmo, who speaks to that age group as only a 3 -year-old furry red Muppet can, said sadly in his high-pitched voice, "Sometimes there are days when I miss my daddy,” a child in the audience blurted out, "I miss my daddy, too!” It nearly brought the room to tears.But organizers and parents know it also shows that where adults fail, fuzzy creatures can succeed: Even when kids are grieving over war and separation, they'll listen to, and learn from, Elmo.read more
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WASHINGTON — The room was full of military families as Muppets sang new "Sesame Street” songs aimed at preschoolers with parents in faraway Afghanistan and Iraq.When Elmo, who speaks to that age group as only a 3 -year-old furry red Muppet can, said sadly in his high-pitched voice, "Sometimes there are days when I miss my daddy,” a child in the audience blurted out, "I miss my daddy, too!” It nearly brought the room to tears.But organizers and parents know it also shows that where adults fail, fuzzy creatures can succeed: Even when kids are grieving over war and separation, they'll listen to, and learn from, Elmo.read more
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Rhetoric Aside, Afghan Ramp-Up Will Take Time
Pressure to send more troops into Afghanistan presents military planners with a logistical challenge. Factor in training and recovery time — and a "surge" in Afghanistan isn't likely until the spring of 2009.
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Pressure to send more troops into Afghanistan presents military planners with a logistical challenge. Factor in training and recovery time — and a "surge" in Afghanistan isn't likely until the spring of 2009.
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Change of command
Brig. Gen. Bradley May took over Monday as the new boss at Fort Jackson, assuming command of the Army’s largest training base that’s also a major cog in the Midlands’ economy.May, the 43rd commander in the post’s 91-year history, succeeded Brig. Gen. James Schwitters, who retired Thursday after 32½ years of service.“We are a nation at war, and our responsibility here is to take those young civilian volunteers and transform them into warriors so that they have the right skills to go into combat to win our nation’s wars,” said May, an armor officer and Iraq war veteran.May now is in charge of a base that trains half of the soldiers who join an Army fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.About 80 percent of some 40,000 new soldiers who train at Fort Jackson each year will deploy to combat zones before their first year of service is completed.
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Brig. Gen. Bradley May took over Monday as the new boss at Fort Jackson, assuming command of the Army’s largest training base that’s also a major cog in the Midlands’ economy.May, the 43rd commander in the post’s 91-year history, succeeded Brig. Gen. James Schwitters, who retired Thursday after 32½ years of service.“We are a nation at war, and our responsibility here is to take those young civilian volunteers and transform them into warriors so that they have the right skills to go into combat to win our nation’s wars,” said May, an armor officer and Iraq war veteran.May now is in charge of a base that trains half of the soldiers who join an Army fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.About 80 percent of some 40,000 new soldiers who train at Fort Jackson each year will deploy to combat zones before their first year of service is completed.
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Taliban Tightens Grip Near Northern Pakistan Border
Taliban militants are gaining strength and power around the northern Pakistan city of Peshawar. As the group expands its control, it is having a direct impact on U.S. and NATO military operations in Afghanistan.
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Taliban militants are gaining strength and power around the northern Pakistan city of Peshawar. As the group expands its control, it is having a direct impact on U.S. and NATO military operations in Afghanistan.
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Vehicle prompts military warning
WASHINGTON — The towering trucks that give U.S. troops the best protection against roadside bombs and enemy bullets also make them vulnerable to routine hazards like sharp turns, rutted roads and rickety bridges.Five deaths caused by rollovers and dozens of other accidents in Iraq and Afghanistan have led U.S. military leaders to warn troops to be smart behind the wheel, according to military documents obtained by The Associated Press and accident reports released under the Freedom of Information Act.The message is especially relevant in Afghanistan, where a resurgent Taliban has boosted demand for these steel cocoons, known as MRAPs.read more
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WASHINGTON — The towering trucks that give U.S. troops the best protection against roadside bombs and enemy bullets also make them vulnerable to routine hazards like sharp turns, rutted roads and rickety bridges.Five deaths caused by rollovers and dozens of other accidents in Iraq and Afghanistan have led U.S. military leaders to warn troops to be smart behind the wheel, according to military documents obtained by The Associated Press and accident reports released under the Freedom of Information Act.The message is especially relevant in Afghanistan, where a resurgent Taliban has boosted demand for these steel cocoons, known as MRAPs.read more
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