Saturday, April 10, 2010

Afghanistan War News Updates -- April 10, 2010

President Obama with Hamid Karzai during his suprise visit to Kabul last month. U.S. interests are best served by strengthening Karzai, a U.S. military official said. (March 28, 2010)

U.S. Now Trying Softer Approach Toward Karzai -- New York Times

WASHINGTON — After more than a year of watching America’s ability to influence President Hamid Karzai ebb, Obama administration officials now admit privately that the tough-love approach Mr. Obama adopted when he came to power may have been a big mistake.

The difference in approach was evident in two recent scenes on Air Force One.

Read more ....

More News On Afghanistan

Obama makes an overture to Karzai -- L.A. times
Obama sends letter to Karzai, reaffirming U.S.-Afghanistan cooperation -- Washington Post
US, Afghanistan try to move on from Karzai fraud row -- Yahoo News/AFP

US loses first Osprey in Afghanistan, 4 dead -- Yahoo News/AP
Controversial Spec-Ops Tiltrotor Crashes in Afghanistan -- Danger Room

Indian firm attacked in Afghanistan, no casualties -- Hindustan Times
Militants attack Indian camp in Afghanistan --Yahoo News/AP

US suspends Kyrgyzstan-Afghanistan troop flights -- BBC
General Provides Update on Afghan Police Training -- U.S. Department of Defense
Afghans Report More Roadside Bombs, Attacks on the Rise -- The Danger Room

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