Comment on Obama expands U.S. role in Afghanistan, allows troops to target Taliban fighters

The Associated Press, Portland Oregonian: Local
Sat, 11/22/2014 - 1:04pm

Obama expands U.S. role in Afghanistan, allows troops to target Taliban fighters

U.S. official says the military can only pursue the Taliban if it poses a threat to American forces or provides direct support to al-Qaida.