Obama Battles With Advisers Over Afghan Exit Plan Detailed In Woodward Book -- Washington PostPresident Obama urgently looked for a way out of the war in Afghanistan last year, repeatedly pressing his top military advisers for an exit plan that they never gave him, according to secret meeting notes and documents cited in a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
Frustrated with his military commanders for consistently offering only options that required significantly more troops, Obama finally crafted his own strategy, dictating a classified six-page "terms sheet" that sought to limit U.S. involvement, Woodward reports in "Obama's Wars," to be released on Monday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Palestinian leader hints at settlement compromise. Despite peace talks, Israel's settlers are dug in.
Hamas action to catch spies spreads panic in Gaza.
Blockbuster US arms sale to Saudi Arabia: Will it deter Iran?
Iranian military parade bombed; 11 killed, 67 injured.
Turkey's president on its relations with Iran, Israel and the U.S.
ASIA
China premier threatens Japan over boat dispute.
China builds its own high-tech military.
Afghan election panel reports new evidence of serious fraud.
North Korea: the hermit emerges.
Commonwealth Games concerns growing. Athletes quit Commonwealth Games as criticism mounts.
Afghan commander Massoud, killed on eve of 9/11 attacks, is a national hero.
AFRICA
Sudanese fear future as historic referendum looms.
Nigeria election chief wants vote delayed to April.
Group urges engagement with authoritarian Eritrea.
EUROPE
Swedish vote a bellwether as Europe moves right.
Vatican bank under investigation over money laundering.
France faces more mass protests.
AMERICAS
Senate fails in attempt to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'.
Chilean rescuers optimistic that trapped miners to be freed sooner than thought.
Wyclef Jean drops presidential Haiti bid.
Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Air Force service member for Laos action.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Prosecutor: Guantanamo detainee trained 9/11 hijackers.
Senior German al Qaeda operative thought killed in Predator strike in Pakistan.
4 soldiers killed, 3 hurt in Yemen offensive against al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil rises above $75 as US dollar weakens.
BlackPad: Blackberry 'to launch iPad rival'.
Oracle growth plans worry rivals and customers.
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