Republicans Back Obama’s Afghan Escalation | Obama vows not to reduce troops
Obama to Afghan, Pakistani Govts: Occupation Will Continue
Obama to Afghan, Pakistani Govts: Occupation Will Continue | Delay on escalation leads to questions about Obama’s enthusiasm for endless war
Somali Defense Official Kidnapped in Uganda
Somali Defense Official Kidnapped in Uganda | Uganda has no idea why he was even there
Gates Blames Lack of Troops for Taliban Strength
Gates Blames Lack of Troops for Taliban Strength | Chides NATO for lack of support
Gates Urges Officials to Keep War Advice Private
Gates Urges Officials to Keep War Advice Private | Then makes his advice public
UN Watchdog’s New Rules Likely to Ensure Karzai Win
UN Watchdog’s New Rules Likely to Ensure Karzai Win | Newly published rules likely to raise further accusations of bias
White House Rejects Afghan Pullout
White House Rejects Afghan Pullout | Administration debate is between escalation or bigger escalation
Pakistan Resists US Presence, Influence
Pakistan Resists US Presence, Influence | Nation poised to reject billions in US aid
Fatah, Hamas to Reconcile Later This Month
Fatah, Hamas to Reconcile Later This Month | Egyptian FM announces Cairo meeting for October 25-26
Pakistan Poised to Reject US Aid
Pakistan Poised to Reject US Aid | FM ordered not to comment on Kerry-Lugar Bill amid rising controversy