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New Commander in Afghanistan: A Risk-Taker? - Stanford Review

Stanford Review
The mainstream media is abuzz with chatter over Secretary Gates' decision to place Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal in command of US forces in Afghanistan.
RT
Foreign Policy
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Bomb kills NATO service member in Afghanistan - Hindu

Hindu
Kabul (AP): NATO forces say one of the alliance's troops was killed on Thursday by a bombing in southern Afghanistan. A statement released by the international force Friday did not give further details about the incident or the service member's …
RTT News
New York Times
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Winning the Information War in Afghanistan and Pakistan - Council on Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations
With overwhelming firepower, Western armies rarely lose in combat to Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. But in the communications battle, the militants appear to hold the edge.
Reuters India
Washington Post
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Top Obama Administration Officials Speak Out On Pakistan, Afghanistan - Voice of America

Voice of America
By Paula Wolfson US officials are stressing the threat posed to South Asia by Taliban militants, as they assess the results of the recent US-Afghan-Pakistani summit in Washington.
AFP
Daily Times

Taliban announce 'countersurge' in Afghanistan - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor - 
The militants have vowed to launch a new offensive against US and its allies, which are preparing to increase troop levels. By Anand Gopal • A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
Reuters UK
The Associated Press
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Taliban announce 'countersurge' in Afghanistan - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor
The militants have vowed to launch a new offensive against US and its allies, which are preparing to increase troop levels. By Anand Gopal • A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
Voice of America
United Press International
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Australia commits more Afghanistan troops - United Press International

United Press International
CANBERRA, Australia, April 29 (UPI) — Australia will boost its contingent of troops in Afghanistan by 450 to 1550 soldiers, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said.
Voice of America
CNN International
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German FM, regional envoy in Afghanistan - AFP

AFP
KABUL (AFP) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier met his Afghan counterpart in Kabul Wednesday, kick-starting a visit with Germany's new envoy for the region and its battle against extremism.
Washington Post
PRESS TV
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Australia adds 450 troops in Afghanistan - CNN International

CNN International
(CNN) — Australia will boost its troop commitment in Afghanistan by 450 soldiers to help in the international fight against a resurgent Taliban, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Wednesday.
Xinhua
BBC News
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10 insurgents killed in central Afghanistan battle - Jerusalem Post

Jerusalem Post
By AP International and Afghan troops killed at least 10 insurgents Wednesday in a battle in central Afghanistan, US forces said. US soldiers stand guard in eastern Afghanistan.
AFP
Xinhua
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