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Afghanistan war critic wins UK Parliament seat

Afghanistan war critic wins UK Parliament seat


George Galloway, a leftist political maverick, won the Bradford West seat in northern England.
Polls won`t alter Afghan war: Panetta

Polls won`t alter Afghan war: Panetta


The war in Afghanistan can`t be determined by polls, Dfense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Tuesday.
Petraeus almost quit over Afghan drawdown: Book

Petraeus almost quit over Afghan drawdown: Book


The book describes Petraeus` frustration at still being labeled an outsider from the Obama administr...
Petraeus tells CIA analysts to heed troops on war

Petraeus tells CIA analysts to heed troops on war


Critics warn that allowing the military more pushback could keep analysts from giving the war a fail...
Bipartisan group of US lawmakers urge Afghan war end

Bipartisan group of US lawmakers urge Afghan war end


The lawmakers insist that bin laden`s killing made Afghan war unnecessary.
Gates foresees turning point in Afghanistan war

Gates foresees turning point in Afghanistan war


NATO commanders expect an increase in violence in Afghanistan in the spring.
Afghan war civilian deaths hit record high: UN

Afghan war civilian deaths hit record high: UN


latest UN figures show a 15% rise in the number of Afghan civilians killed last year.
Afghanistan war won`t end like Vietnam: NATO

Afghanistan war won`t end like Vietnam: NATO


The US-led military coalition in Afghanistan numbers over 140,000 troops.
WikiLeaks releases CIA memo on US terror recruits

WikiLeaks releases CIA memo on US terror recruits


The memo warns of fallout if US came to be seen as an exporter of terrorism.
Next US target: The birthplace of the Taliban

Next US target: The birthplace of the Taliban


Zhari is an iconic, psychologically significant spot for the Taliban. Just about two miles (three ki...

US dismisses Zardari`s remark that war is lost in Afghanistan


The United States Wednesday dismissed Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari`s view that US-backed coa...
Pentagon complains of `negative` picture of Afghan war

Pentagon complains of `negative` picture of Afghan war


The Pentagon on Thursday said US-led forces are making headway against the Taliban, despite what it ...
US toll passes 1,000 deaths in Afghanistan war: Report

US toll passes 1,000 deaths in Afghanistan war: Report


The American military death toll in Afghanistan surpassed 1,000.
UK under-resourced to fight a war with Iran: Expert

UK under-resourced to fight a war with Iran: Expert


Britain does not have sufficient military resources to engage in an immediate war with Iran, as most...
Mullen tells Afghan chiefs corruption must be beaten

Mullen tells Afghan chiefs corruption must be beaten


The top U.S. military officer told Afghan tribal leaders in this center of insurgent resistance Thur...

NATO officials to pledge forces for Afghan war


NATO says military representatives of its 28 member nations are meeting to pledge additional troops ...

In time of war Obama faces a weak Afghan partner: Report


US President Barack Obama faces imminent prospect of having a weak partner in Afghanistan, a leading...
Obese UK troops hampering war efforts in Afghanistan

Obese UK troops hampering war efforts in Afghanistan


Obesity among its soldiers have undermined "operational effectiveness" of British forces, leading to...

US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 682


As of Thursday, July 30, 2009, at least 682 members of the US military had died in Afghanistan, Paki...

Britain can`t afford to lose in Afghanistan: General


The head of Britain`s Army argued for more resources to fight the war in Afghanistan on Thursday, sa...

Majority in UK think Afghanistan war `unwinnable`: Poll


As the UK and US plan to open talks with moderate Taliban leaders amid concern over the surge in dea...