Despite Bloodshed, Obama Touts Afghan War Progress -- Yahoo News/Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama told war-weary Americans on Thursday that enough progress was being made in Afghanistan to begin withdrawing U.S. troops in July, even as he faces growing doubts about his war strategy.
Obama, under pressure to show results after criticizing his predecessor George W. Bush for neglecting the war, insisted that U.S.-led forces were scoring gains against the Taliban and al Qaeda but warned they were fragile and reversible.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel can't defeat Hezbollah: Israeli expert.
Iran arrests 9 suspects in deadly mosque bombing.
With Mideast peace talks adrift, the US searches for Plan B.
UN lifts Iraq nuclear weapons sanctions.
Israel wants more stealth fighters.
Arabs against peace talks without clear borders.
Palestinian Authority cracks down on mosques to promote moderate Islam.
Europe threatens to recognise Palestinian state.
ASIA
U.S. administration's next big Afghan battle: How many troops to withdraw.
S.Korea drill risks 'chain reaction': US general.
Malaysia parliament suspends opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Pak wall splits India, China. India and China set $100bn trade target by 2015. India, China shake hands on trade, but border disputes prove intractable.
Wen goes to India: Can Asia's powers make peace?
US envoy Bill Richardson hopes to 'calm' North Korea.
Activity at N.Korean nuclear sites sparks frenzied speculation.
Australia resumes hunt for refugee boat victims, toll rises.
22 dead in Nepal plane crash.
AFRICA
Kenyan parliament dismisses lawmaker's motion to end cooperation with ICC.
New war in Sudan might displace 2.8 million, UN official says. UN preparing for worst case scenario in Southern Sudan.
Bloodshed feared as would-be I.Coast leader calls march.
Hague court accuses six Kenyans of crimes against humanity over post-election violence.
Nigeria 'drops corruption charge against Dick Cheney'.
EUROPE
Julian Assange freed on bail. 'I hope to continue my work': Rape-charge WikiLeaks chief freed on bail after supporters raise £240,000 surety.
Kosovo PM denies "mafia-style" crime allegations. EU seeks proof that Kosovo military group harvested organs.
EU leaders agree treaty change to set up rescue fund. Europe staggers as critical summit looms.
EU hopes to seize debt crisis initiative at summit. Year of bullying, bluff and bailouts leaves euro fighting for its life.
Britain in for worst blizzard in 100 years.
More than 1,000 arrested in Russia amid ethnic tensions.
EU rules Dutch can bar foreigners from buying marijuana.
AMERICAS
30,000 killed in Mexico's drug violence since 2006.
US, Mexico commission meets on border violence.
US doesn't expect Cuba upheaval with Castro death.
Cuba launches its version of Wikipedia.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US third most wanted terrorist still alive.
US tracking terror threats during holidays.
Qaeda plans U.S., UK Christmas attack: Iraq official.
Two white Britons 'killed fighting for Al Qaeda' in U.S. drone attack in Pakistan.
Chilling: The grinning faces of suicide bombers who killed 39 people in Iran mosque attack.
AU experts pore over draft law on terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
ECB boosts capital; EU leaders set crisis fund.
No IPO soon: Twitter raises another $200 million.
Approval of Internet traffic rules likely-analysts.
Year of bullying, bluff and bailouts leaves euro fighting for its life.
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