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War in Afghanistan (2001-present)

(Date: 7/14/2010 - 54 days ago) View the latest stories >>

War in Afghanistan (2001-present)

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Afghan President Karzai approves plan for local defense forces This story's sentiment has been rated as being positive. (4 future stories)     
washingtonpost.com - Politics - 7/14/2010 11:32 PM - [direct link]
In a welcome step forward for the Obama administration's beleaguered war strategy, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has approved a U.S.-backed plan to create local defense forces across the country in an ... (2 first ranks, 18%, 3 second ranks, 27%)
12 coalition troops killed in two days - CNN.com - [direct link]
8 U.S. soldiers killed in 3 attacks in Afghanistan - Los Angeles Times - Top News - [direct link]
At Least 8 NATO Troops Dead in New Afghan Attacks - NYT > NYTimes.com Home - [direct link]
MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines - Boston.com -- Latest news
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Afghan President Karzai approves plan for local defense forces This story's sentiment has been rated as being positive.     
washingtonpost.com - Politics - 7/14/2010 11:32 PM - [direct link]
In a welcome step forward for the Obama administration's beleaguered war strategy, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has approved a U.S.-backed plan to create local defense forces across the country in an ... (1 first ranks, 33%, 1 second ranks, 33%)
Karzai approves defense plan - washingtonpost.com - Today's Highlights - [direct link]
Karzai Endorses Local Police as Deaths Climb - WSJ.com: What's News US - [direct link]
all 3 news articles »

Afghan President Karzai approves plan for local defense forces This story's sentiment has been rated as being positive.     
washingtonpost.com - Politics - 7/14/2010 11:32 PM - [direct link]
In a welcome step forward for the Obama administration's beleaguered war strategy, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has approved a U.S.-backed plan to create local defense forces across the country in an ... (1 first ranks, 25%, 1 second ranks, 25%)
Karzai Endorses Local Police as Deaths Climb - WSJ.com: What's News US - [direct link]
3 US troops die in attack on Kandahar police HQ - MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines - [direct link]
Afghan president gives nod to local police forces - Boston.com -- Latest news - [direct link]
all 4 news articles »

Sen. Levin urges State Department to put Afghan Taliban on list of terror groups This story's sentiment has been rated as being positive. (1 future stories)     
washingtonpost.com - Politics - 7/14/2010 11:32 PM - [direct link]
Sen. Carl M. Levin (D-Mich.) questioned Tuesday why the State Department had not placed the two most potent Taliban groups fighting U.S. forces in Afghanistan on its list of terrorist organizations ... (1 second ranks, 50%)
Terror list suggested for Pakistan-based Taliban - Boston.com -- Latest news - [direct link]
all 2 news articles »
 
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Afghanistan OKs creation of security forces for remote areas This story's sentiment has been rated as being positive.

     
Los Angeles Times - Top News
- date posted: 7/15/2010 12:00 AM - 53 days ago - date added: 7/14/2010 11:17 PM - 53 days ago - Night - 1 rank
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The stopgap measure backed by Gen. David H. Petraeus is aimed at eroding Taliban influence in villages, where troops are few and security is worsening, officials say. But there's a corruption risk. ...

Body of fallen soldier back in Vermont This story's sentiment has been rated as being positive.

     
Boston.com -- Latest news
- date added: 7/14/2010 4:32 PM - 54 days ago - Afternoon - 11 rank
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The body of a Vermont National Guard soldier killed in Afghanistan is back in Vermont. Afghanistan - Vermont - Vermont National Guard - United States - Military

Arab TV airs video of Times Square bombing suspect

     
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- date added: 7/14/2010 9:32 AM - 54 days ago - Morning - 6 rank
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The Al-Arabiya TV station says it has video of the failed Times Square car bomb suspect meeting with Pakistani Taliban leaders along the Afghan border.
     
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Afghanistan replaces head of troubled Marjah This story's sentiment has been rated as being positive.


 (future word: Marjah barely six months after a major)      
Boston.com -- Latest news
- date added: 7/14/2010 10:17 AM - 54 days ago - Morning - 7 rank
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The Afghan government has replaced its representative in the troubled southern district of Marjah, barely six months after a major military offensive retook it from the Taliban. ...


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Coalition eases up on Afghan airstrikes  (3 future stories)     
USATODAY.com News - Top Stories - 7/13/2010 8:02 PM - [direct link]
Warplanes in Afghanistan are dropping fewer bombs on insurgents despite more widespread combat, reflecting a move to reduce civilian deaths. (2 first ranks, 29%)
Rogue Afghan soldier kills 3 British troops with RPG - Los Angeles Times - Top News - [direct link]
Renegade Afghan soldier kills 3 British troops - MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines - [direct link]
Wildwood soldier dies in Afghan ammo explosion - chicagotribune.com - - [direct link]
Boston.com -- Latest news
all 7 news articles »

Petraeus Wants Insurgent Leaders on Terrorist List  (1 future stories)     
NYT > NYTimes.com Home - 7/13/2010 6:02 PM - [direct link]
A move to designate leaders of the Haqqani network could complicate an eventual Afghan political settlement with the Taliban and aggravate political tensions in the region. (1 second ranks, 50%)
Petraeus praises Pakistan's fight in surprise trip - MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines - [direct link]
all 2 news articles »


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Common words: Afghan, attacks, troops, 8, dead, Afghanistan, killed, 3, forces, local, president, Karzai, approves, Defense, least, Police, climb, endorses, Taliban, terror, department, Groups, Kandahar, attack, policeman
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Date added: 9/23/2009
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