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Biden to address security on first VP trip abroad

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden will address a Munich security conference next week in his first trip abroad in his new job, the White House said on Tuesday amid a push to build support for an expanded role in Afghanistan. (link)

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