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Congress scrutinizes Obama's Afghanistan

U.S. soldiers listen to President Barack Obama's speech on TV at the U.S. Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq) AP - Democrats are complaining about President Barack Obama's escalation of the war in Afghanistan and Republicans are unhappy with his promise to

Iran releases 5 British sailors detained at sea

In this undated photo released by the Friendshiparabia.com website via AP Television Network, 'Kingdom of Bahrain' crew member David Bloomer is seen at an unknown location in Jordan. Iran is holding five British sailors, including David Bloomer, after stopping their racing yacht in the Persian Gulf, the British government said Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Friendshiparabia.com via AP Television Network)  EDITORIAL USE ONLY AP - Iran freed five British sailors detained last week when their racing yacht drifted accidentally into Iranian waters in the Persian Gulf. Britain

US commander supports Afghan surge timeline

Stanley McChrystal in Washington DC June 2, 2009. Obama's plan for Afghanistan provides the resources needed to accomplish the military mission and build the country's own military resources, top commander General Stanley McChrystal said. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/Files AP - The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday he's "absolutely supportive" of the 18-month timeline for President Barack Obama's troop

Suspect in U.S. cop killings is shot dead by

Maurice Clemmons in a photo released by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. REUTERS/Pierce County Sheriff Department/Handout Reuters - A man accused of gunning down four police officers was shot and killed by authorities on Tuesday in a case that could affect a potential

Dubai World to meet creditor panel on debt crisis

Reut ers - Government-owned Dubai World will meet its main creditors next week to discuss a request to delay payment on $26 billion in debt that has

US sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan

US President Barack Obama says he is sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, as he vowed to AFP - US President Barack Obama said Tuesday he is sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, as he vowed to "seize the initiative" to end an

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NYT: Obama alludes to expansion in Pakistan

Dec. 1: President Barack Obama explains his decision to send 30,000 U.S. troops Afghanistan, to keep pressure on al-Qaida, preventing further acts of terror from being committed and progress from being pushed backward. Watch his entire speech.  (MSNBC) President Obama focused his speech on Afghanistan. He left much unsaid about Pakistan, where the main terrorists he is targeting are located, but where he can send no troops.

$1 trillion war bill poses a problem for Congress

Obam a's Afghan plan ensures what was already inevitable: The cost of the wars in that country and Iraq is about to exceed $1 trillion. Less certain for Congress is how to pay for it.

Democratic Congressman Tanner to retire

Demo cratic Congressman John Tanner of Tennessee says he will retire next year after 11 terms.

Analysis: Endgame or escalation? Or both?

President Barack Obama speaks about the war in Afghanistan at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Tuesday, Dec. 1. President Barack Obama worked diligently Tuesday to make his wartime address sound like an endgame rather than what it was — a striking escalation of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan.

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