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U.S. plans to train Afghanistan tribal militias
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterConfronting the prospect of failure after seven years in Afghanistan, the U.S. military is crafting a new strategy that is likely to expand the power and reach of that country's tribal militias while relying less on the increasingly troubled central...Tags: Armed Forces, Heads of State, Wars and Interventions, The White House, NATO
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With war going badly, U.S. revising Afghan strategy
Special to The Morning Call| Confronting the prospect of failure after seven years in Afghanistan, the U.S. military is crafting a new strategy that is likely to expand the power and reach of tribal militias while relying less on the increasingly troubled central government. Under...Tags: Heads of State, Armed Forces, Wars and Interventions, The White House, David Petraeus
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Afghanistan on brink of chaos
The Associated PressThe situation in Afghanistan now is the worst since the U.S.-led invasion of 2001 and the country is in danger of a "downward spiral" into violence and chaos, according to an intelligence report draft. The nearly completed National Intelligence Estimate,...Tags: Heads of State, Wars and Interventions, The White House, NATO, David Petraeus
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U.S. strategy would favor Afghan militias
Tribune NewspapersWASHINGTON — Confronting the prospect of failure after seven years in Afghanistan, the U.S. military is crafting a new strategy that is likely to expand the power and reach of tribal militias while relying less on the increasingly troubled central...Tags: Armed Forces, Heads of State, Wars and Interventions, NATO, Robert Gates
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Afghanistan heads off cliff
The Swampby Frank James Disturbing is one way to describe the New York Times report on the deteriorating conditions in Afghanistan that will be outlined in a new National Intelligence Estimate being prepared now by the U.S. intelligence community. As the......Tags: Corporate Crime, Armed Forces, Heads of State, Wars and Interventions, The White House
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Intelligence report warns of Afghanistan's downward spiral; White House begins policy review
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The situation in Afghanistan now is the worst since the U.S.-led invasion of 2001 and the country is in danger of a "downward spiral" into violence and chaos, according to an intelligence report draft. The nearly completed National...Tags: Corporate Crime, Armed Forces, Heads of State, Wars and Interventions, Central Intelligence Agency
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US military says August strike in Afghanistan killed 33 civilians; many more than acknowledged
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The military said Wednesday that U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan on Aug. 22 killed 33 civilians, far more than previously acknowledged. While expressing regret, it blamed the Taliban, the targets, for taking up fighting positions near...Tags: Heads of State, Robert Burns, Wars and Interventions, NATO, Robert Gates
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NATO defense ministers to meet as doubts rise about course of Afghan war
Associated Press WriterLONDON (AP) _ When NATO defense ministers meet in Budapest on Thursday, they will face a worsening situation in Afghanistan and vexing questions about whether the war can be won. Increasingly, military commanders and political leaders are asking: Is it...Tags: Armed Forces, Heads of State, Robert Burns, Wars and Interventions, David Petraeus
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The war: U.S. now finds 33 Afghan civilians were killed
U.S. airstrikes killed 33 civilians Aug. 22 in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said yesterday, far more than previously acknowledged. While expressing regret, it blamed the Taliban for taking up positions near civilians. The original U.S. estimate was five...Tags: Heads of State, NATO, Government, Death and Dying
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U.S. Admits 33 Civilians Died In Controversial Airstrikes
Associated PressThe military said Wednesday that U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan on Aug. 22 killed 33 civilians, far more than previously acknowledged. While expressing regret, it blamed the Taliban, the targets, for taking up fighting positions near civilians. The...Tags: Heads of State, Wars and Interventions, NATO, Government
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U.S. Military Leaders Willing To Talk With Taliban
Associated PressWhen NATO defense ministers meet in Budapest today, they will face a worsening situation in Afghanistan and vexing questions about whether the war can be won. Increasingly, military commanders and political leaders are asking: Is it time to talk to the...Tags: Terrorism, Armed Forces, Heads of State, Wars and Interventions, David Petraeus
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U.S. says strike killed 33 Afghan civilians
Associated PressWASHINGTON — The military said Wednesday that U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan on Aug. 22 killed 33 civilians, far more than it had acknowledged amid Afghan and UN assertions of 90 civilian deaths. A statement released on Wednesday by the commander...Tags: Heads of State, Wars and Interventions, NATO, Government, Rebellions
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