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themoderatevoice.com - 11/4/2009
Putting The Elections In Perspective
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While Americans tuned into the political gyrations of a handful of elections yesterday and political operatives pontificating what it all means today, it remains dwarfed by what happened in Afghanistan. Five British soldiers embedded with locals were shot and killed by an Afghan policeman ...
Plan B
mudvillegazette.com - 11/4/2009
Plan B
— mudvillegazette.com — Al Jazeera : Hamid Karzai listened to a mixture of congratulations and straight talking down the telephone... from President Obama on Monday just hours after Mr. Karzai was declared the winner of the Afghan elections by default. President Obama made clear what the United States expects.  ... (more) Plan B

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reuters.com - 11/3/2009
Europe reluctant to send more troops to Afghanistan
— reuters.com — * Obama, Merkel discuss Afghanistan * Barroso: Comprehensive strategy needed for Afghanistan By Ross Colvin WASHINGTON, Nov... 3 (Reuters) - European nations are unlikely to contribute more troops to Afghanistan, the head of the European Commission said ... (more) Europe reluctant to send more troops to Afghanistan

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atimes.com - 29 days ago
Asia Times Online
— atimes.com — US puts its faith in Pakistan's military By Syed Saleem Shahzad ISLAMABAD - Abdullah Abdullah, who this... week withdrew from the presidential election runoff in Afghanistan, thereby handing victory to the incumbent, Hamid Karzai, did so under pressure ... (more) Asia Times Online

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