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Pakistan's spy chief briefs lawmakers on terrorismAP - Pakistan's incoming spy chief showed lawmakers video and photos of militants killing people at a rare closed briefing Wednesday on the government's fight against Taliban and al-Qaida extremists, attendees said.
Yahoo! – Oct 9, 2008 03:24 AM [GMT] – comment?
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U.S. study is said to warn of crisis in Afghanistan
A draft report by U.S. intelligence agencies casts serious doubt on the ability of the Afghan government to stem the rise of the Taliban.
International Herald Tribune – Oct 9, 2008 02:06 AM [GMT] – comment?
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A draft report by U.S. intelligence agencies casts serious doubt on the ability of the Afghan government to stem the rise of the Taliban.
International Herald Tribune – Oct 9, 2008 02:06 AM [GMT] – comment?
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U.S. to call for more NATO troops for AfghanistanReuters - The United States will appeal to NATO allies on Thursday to send more troops to fight Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, despite the prospect of spending cuts because of the global financial crisis.
Yahoo! – Oct 9, 2008 01:11 AM [GMT] – comment?
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US: Airstrike killed 33 Afghan civilians in AugustAP - The military said Wednesday that U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan on Aug. 22 killed 33 civilians, far more than previously acknowledged. While expressing regret, it blamed the Taliban, the targets, for taking up fighting positions near civilians.
Yahoo! – Oct 9, 2008 12:10 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Army Reservist earns Silver Star
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- A U.S. Army Reservist from Colorado will receive the Silver Star for his heroism during an ambush by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, military official say.
United Press International – Oct 8, 2008 11:16 PM [GMT] – comment?
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- A U.S. Army Reservist from Colorado will receive the Silver Star for his heroism during an ambush by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, military official say.
United Press International – Oct 8, 2008 11:16 PM [GMT] – comment?
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NATO to consider talks with the Taliban?
When NATO defence ministers meet in Budapest on Thursday, they will face a worsening situation in Afghanistan and vexing questions about whether the war can be won. More military commanders and political leaders are asking: Is it time to talk to the Taliban?
CTV.ca – Oct 8, 2008 11:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
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When NATO defence ministers meet in Budapest on Thursday, they will face a worsening situation in Afghanistan and vexing questions about whether the war can be won. More military commanders and political leaders are asking: Is it time to talk to the Taliban?
CTV.ca – Oct 8, 2008 11:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Gates Asks for More European Troops in Afghanistan
The call by U.S. defense secretary, Robert M. Gates, came as NATO struggles to combat an emboldened Taliban in the region.
New York Times – Oct 8, 2008 11:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
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The call by U.S. defense secretary, Robert M. Gates, came as NATO struggles to combat an emboldened Taliban in the region.
New York Times – Oct 8, 2008 11:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Pronounced Judgment
An email:The only thing worse than being a moron is celebrating your moron-ness. I can't believe you would actually attack Obama for pronouncing words correctly.I believe my correspondent is referring to this post, in which I made light of both candidates for their annoying pronunciations of &# ... more »
National Review Online – Oct 8, 2008 9:56 PM [GMT] – comment?
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An email:The only thing worse than being a moron is celebrating your moron-ness. I can't believe you would actually attack Obama for pronouncing words correctly.I believe my correspondent is referring to this post, in which I made light of both candidates for their annoying pronunciations of &# ... more »
National Review Online – Oct 8, 2008 9:56 PM [GMT] – comment?
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NATO: Is it time to talk with Taliban?
When NATO defense ministers meet in Budapest on Thursday, they will face a worsening situation in Afghanistan and vexing questions about whether the war can be won.
MSNBC.com – Oct 8, 2008 9:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
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When NATO defense ministers meet in Budapest on Thursday, they will face a worsening situation in Afghanistan and vexing questions about whether the war can be won.
MSNBC.com – Oct 8, 2008 9:45 PM [GMT] – comment?
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No Afghan-Taliban peace talks, for now
Kabul may have tried to reach out to current insurgents by meeting with former Taliban in Saudi Arabia late last month.
The Christian Science Monitor – Oct 8, 2008 9:36 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Kabul may have tried to reach out to current insurgents by meeting with former Taliban in Saudi Arabia late last month.
The Christian Science Monitor – Oct 8, 2008 9:36 PM [GMT] – comment?
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