Afghanistan War News Updates -- May 11, 2012

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Cossairt teaches English to Afghan security guards during a language class on Observation Post Mustang in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, May 3, 2012. Cossairt is assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Red Warrior. The language class is a daily event that develops a stronger bond between the U.S. Army Soldiers and Afghan guards. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jenny Lui

Afghanistan Will Dominate NATO Summit In Chicago, Says Senior NATO Commander -- Ottawa Citizen

WASHINGTON — Afghanistan will dominate the NATO summit in Chicago later this month, but alliance leaders will deal with other issues as well, a senior NATO commander said here yesterday.

Gen. Stephane Abrial of the French air force told the Defense Writers Group the nations’ leaders also will deal with partnership capability, “smart defense” and other matters. Abrial is commander of NATO’s transformation command.

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Flash flood kills 28 in Afghan north -- AFP
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