A U.S. Army soldier scans Wadawu valley during Operation Silver Creek in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew C. MoellerU.S. Strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan -- Washington Post
The Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy announced in March promised increased resources and coordination in a war Obama described as shortchanged by the Bush administration. He authorized deployment of an additional 21,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan, a surge of hundreds of civilian officials and a significant boost in military and aid funding for both countries.
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MIDDLE EAST
Plot to kill Israel’s army chief of staff.
Yemen truce collapse within hours. Yemen rebels deny breaking truce.
Ex-soldier gets 5 life sentences Iraqi deaths.
Woman's case reflects prisoners' treatment in Iran.
China oil deal is new source of strife among Iraqis.
ASIA
Sole informant guided decision on Afghan strike.
Leaders axed after China rioting.
US says will only talk to NKorea in six-party forum.
AFRICA
Gabon's Ali Bongo calls for calm.
Zimbabwe constitution committee goes on strike.
Tribesmen attack a village in Southern Sudan, killing 20.
EUROPE
Bomber release involved oil, British Minister says. New anguish in Lockerbie over 1988 bombing.
Gordon Brown faces Labour motion to pull out troops from Afghanistan.
Top Ingush militant 'shot dead'.
British police arrest 90 after Birmingham clashes.
AMERICAS
Peru rescues eight soldiers wounded by rebels.
Venezuela rivals march in Caracas.
Chavez minister vows more Venezuela radio closings.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Administration seeks to keep terror watch-list data secret.
US terror suspect fails to show in Pakistan court.
The fifth American jihadists from Minneapolis, MN - Terrorist Mohamoud Hassan, 23, a student at the University of Minnesota dies in Somalia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
G-20 to maintain economic stimulus measures.
G-20 Ministers back stimulus, but pay limits are elusive.
Business chiefs upbeat about economy.
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