Gen. Stanley McChrystal is President Obama's top commander in Afghanistan. (AP Photo)Commander to Request Thousands More Troops to Afghanistan as Early as Wednesday -- FOX News
Gen. Stanley McChrystal's request for an additional 30,000-40,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan may be received by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates as early as Wednesday, a senior defense official speaking on background told FOX News on Tuesday.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal's request for an additional 30,000-40,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan may be received by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates as early as Wednesday, a senior defense official speaking on background told FOX News on Tuesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Mideast summit unlikely to relaunch peace talks.
Obama to host Middle East summit. US, Israeli, Palestinian leaders to meet in New York.
Ahmadinejad warns against military attack on Iran.
U.S. and Iran heading into talks worlds apart.
Israel's 'options open' on Iran.
ASIA
Has China taken the lead on climate change?
S.Korea says North must seize diplomatic chance.
Myanmar junta still repressing monks: rights group.
US frustrated by Pakistan's priorities.
Girls school attacked in troubled NW Pakistan.
China president meets new Japanese PM in New York.
Sri Lanka under fire for lack of Tamil reconciliation.
AFRICA
Rwanda and Congo making progress toward peace.
U.S. to keep South Africa embassy closed after threat.
More than 100 dead in south Sudan clashes: military official. Scores die in south Sudan attack.
At least 17 killed in fresh Somalia clashes.
Rwanda and Congo making progress toward peace.
China spreads aid in Africa, with a catch for recipients.
EUROPE
Czechs set hurdle for Europe Treaty.
Bulgarian defeats Egyptian in Unesco vote.
Riot police clear Calais camp as ministers accused over asylum.
U.S. looking to ‘move on’ with Britain after bomber’s release.
Why Europe welcomes US missile defense shield decision.
Obama, Medvedev seek to 'reset'.
French police bulldoze migrant camp near Calais.
AMERICAS
Mexico attorney general choice comes under fire.
Deposed Honduran president holed up in embassy. More news here and here.
Overturning Cuba travel ban may pass House this year.
Latin America makes a dent in poverty with 'conditional cash' programs.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US eyes more drone hits on terror havens.
U.S. appeals judge's order to free Yemeni from Guantánamo.
Terrorist probe expands to include friends, associates of Najibullah Zazi.
Another 60-day delay for Gitmo trials.
Interpol's U.S. arm is clueless, Justice Department says.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Recession pulls U.S. senior citizens back to work: survey.
Census: Recession had sweeping effect on US life.
F.D.I.C. may borrow funds from banks.
US mortgage delinquencies set record.
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