Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Bottom Story For Today



Taliban Vow To Fight US Troop Surge In Afghanistan -- BBC

The Taliban say they will step up their fight in Afghanistan, after pledges by the US and its allies to send large reinforcements to the country.

A Taliban spokesman said such moves would "provoke stronger resistance".

US President Barack Obama, announcing a long-awaited strategy on Tuesday, said another 30,000 American troops would be deployed quickly in Afghanistan.

Defence Secretary Robert Gates told the US Congress that curbing the Taliban was essential for regional security.

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Hat Tip: Prairie Pundit

My Comment: Yup .... Taliban leaders are smiling today. They know that Afghanistan is going to be theirs in a few years.

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