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Top Republican pushes for decision on war strategy

The top House Republican on Sunday pressed President Obama for a decision on whether to send more troops to war in Afghanistan, ...

 

Obama seeks study for Afghan troop decision

To help gauge the need for more troops, he's asking for a detailed analysis of Afghan provinces to determine which are being managed effectively.

 

Eight U.S. troops killed in Afghan bomb attacks

Eight U.S. troops killed in Afghan bomb attacks

Eight U.S. service members working for the NATO-led force and one Afghan civilian were killed in multiple bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the alliance said in a statement.

 

Rahm Emanuel: No Troop Escalation Until "Careful Assessment" Of Afghan Government

Rahm Emanuel: No Troop Escalation Until

President Barack Obama does not intend to decide about sending additional troops to Afghanistan until he is satisfied that the Kabul government can work effectively with the U.S., a top White House aide said Sunday.

 

U.S. officials look at scenarios for Afghanistan 'middle path'

As the Obama administration debates whether to shift its aims in Afghanistan, officials at the Pentagon and National Security Council have begun developing "middle path" strategies that would require fewer troops than their ground commander is seeking.

 

Clinton and Gates Join Forces in Debate on Afghanistan Buildup

Clinton and Gates Join Forces in Debate on Afghanistan Buildup

In a surprising evolution, the secretaries of state and defense have formed an informal partnership in favor of a moderate buildup in American troops.

 

Troop Request Tops 60,000

Troop Request Tops 60,000

Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan's troop request to Obama includes three different options, official says.

 

NATO says kills 100 fighters in huge Afghan battle

NATO forces said Tuesday they had killed more that 100 fighters in a huge weekend battle in eastern Afghanistan in which eight Americans died, the deadliest firefight for U.S. troops in more than a year.

 

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