Afghanistan War News Updates -- March 14, 2013

General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. assumed command of the International Security Assistance Force and United States Forces-Afghanistan on 10 February 2013. ISAF

U.S. General Puts Troops on Security Alert After Karzai Remarks -- New York Times

KABUL, Afghanistan — The American commander in Afghanistan quietly told his forces to intensify security measures on Wednesday, issuing a strongly worded warning that a string of anti-American statements by President Hamid Karzai had put Western troops at greater risk of attack both from rogue Afghan security forces and from militants.

The order came amid a growing backlash against Mr. Karzai’s public excoriation of the United States, including a speech on Tuesday in which he suggested that the government might unilaterally act to ensure control of the Bagram Prison if the United States delayed its handover.

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Karzai speech 'put Nato forces at risk', commander warns -- BBC
US commander in Afghanistan warns troops to brace for violence after Karzai’s anti-US comments -- Washington Post/AP
US commander warns Karzai remarks may fuel violence -- Global Post/AFP
Karzai’s anti-US remarks may fuel violence: Gen. Dunford -- Khaama Press

Suicide bomber attacks Afghan buzkashi sports fans -- BBC
Coordinated terrorist attacks foiled in Kabul city -- Khaama Press
Analysis: Afghan security vacuum feared along "gateway to Kabul" -- Reuters
Residents take on the Taliban in volatile Panjwai district -- Stars and Stripes
US ambassador wants 13600 troops to remain in Afghanistan -- Khaama Press
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Two U.S. Officials Back Higher Afghan Troop Levels -- Wall Street Journal
Karzai warns of worsening relations with US if prison handover further delayed -- Washington Post
Troops In Afghanistan Receive Hagel As Someone Who's Walked In Their Boots -- NPR
Ex-Spy Chief: Pakistan Sees Afghanistan As 'Sub-Nation' -- Radio Free Europe
Officials Urge Tougher Line on Kabul Bank Case Verdicts -- New York Times
Australian artist frames Afghan war -- Al Jazeera
Afghanistan problem still defeats us -- Bill Jamieson, Scotsman
Afghanistan withdrawal: The risks of retreat -- Con Coughlin, The Spectator