Afghanistan
More troops to Afghanistan, but the public is wary
November 30, 2009President Obama has ordered more troops to Afghanistan, but the U.S. public has very mixed feelings about the war.
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World Notes: Cuba, Western Sahara, Afghanistan, Philippines, South Africa, Haiti
November 24, 2009Cuba: Children a privileged class In televised comments on the 20th anniversary of the UN adoption of a Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF official José Juan Ortiz indicated that of nine million children...
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New chapter in U.S.-India relations
November 24, 2009There is substantial symbolism in this week's visit of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States.
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Rep. Barbara Lee: Exit Afghanistan, boost security at home
November 24, 2009Sending more troops to Afghanistan will inflame the insurgency, won't advance U.S. security, and will jeopardize domestic needs like jobs and health care, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., declared Nov. 23.
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Why an Afghan surge will fail
November 22, 2009Before buying into an escalataion strategy, the Obama administration should spend some time examining the August 12 battle of Dananeh.
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