Pakistan Worries Over New U.S. Afghan Strategy -- Reuters
SLAMABAD, Nov 20 (Reuters) - As the United States ponders its Afghan strategy, Pakistan is waiting nervously, worried that a U.S. troops surge would widen the war but also keen to see a robust U.S. commitment that would convince the Taliban to talk.
U.S. President Barack Obama pledged on Wednesday to end the Afghan war before he leaves office.
He said he would announce the results of his long-awaited review soon and it would include an exit strategy to avoid "a multi-year occupation that won't serve the interests of the United States".
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MIDDLE EAST
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UN watchdog presses Iran over nuclear deadlock. 6 world powers meet about Iran nuclear issue.
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ASIA
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Korea says no to US trade talks.
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AFRICA
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China helps the powerful in Namibia.
Clashes outside Algerian embassy in Cairo.
EUROPE
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Putin seals Russia-Ukraine gas deal, boosting EU energy security.
Ukraine reports 354 flu deaths since start of October.
Mixed response as top EU figures named.
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Britain hit by floods after record rainfall.
AMERICAS
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Guatemala slowly confronts widespread rape of women.
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