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Afghan war commander McChrystal calls new strategy achievable

WASHINGTON - The general in charge of the war in Afghanistan said Tuesday there are “no silver bullets” for success there but that he expects to know by this time next year whether the troop build up is reversing the Taliban’s momentum. (News Source: Deseret News - 16:21:53)

Adm Mike Mullen: US is losing war in Afghanistan

America’s highest-ranking military officer admitted that US forces were currently losing the war in Afghanistan and said they had 18 to 24 months to turn around the Taliban’s momentum. (News Source: Daily Telegraph - 16:37:08)

Report: Over 7,000 killed in Mexico’s drug war this year

Mexico City - An estimated 7,026 people have died in drug- related violence so far this year in Mexico, according to an independent tally Tuesday by the El Universal daily. A third of the killings, or a staggering 2,991 deaths, reportedly took place … (News Source: EARTHtimes.org - 18:02:11)

In a surprise visit to Afghanistan, Gates aims to reassure troops, Karzai

KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates offered potentially conflicting time frames Tuesday for when American forces will be able to leave this war-torn country, with Gates warning that the U.S. commitment is not open-ended and Karzai saying it will be at leas… (News Source: Washington Post - 15:20:56)

Letter to the Editor: The square is a war memorial

Poor Lisa Blackstock! She says the local churches let her down? Do those people only read the headlines and ignore the rest of the stories about the history and laws of the fountain? (News Source: Chambersburg Public Opinion - 17:14:57)

Gates stresses Pakistani role in war

KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 8 (UPI) — Pakistan is setting the pace in the regional conflict to tackle extremists on its side of the border with Afghanistan, the U.S. defense secretary said in Kabul. (News Source: UPI - 17:41:29)

U.S. stuck in war, analyst suggests

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) — U.S. military forces are engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan and there is no clear evidence to suggest that may change any time soon, a Washington analyst says. (News Source: UPI - 17:38:59)

Our new war president

Last week at West Point, President Obama cited his reasons for sending more troops to Afghanistan. Obama spoke eloquently. He insisted our cause is just. It is necessary, it is crucial. Killing Afghanis is the way to peace. The oxymorons rolled off his tongue. (News Source: National Catholic Reporter - 17:32:33)

Japan unveils US$80b in new spending to bolster recovery

TOKYO: Japan announced US$80 billion (US$1 = RM3.39) in new spending yesterday as part of a stimulus package worth US$274 billion aimed at jump-starting recovery in Asia’s biggest economy. The pump-priming is meant to boost a gradual return to health from Japan’s worst post-war recession, a rebound that started early this year but is now threatened by deflation and the strong yen’s impact on … (News Source: Business Times (Malaysia) - 16:39:06)

McChrystal seeks patience for new strategy - Navy News, news from Iraq - Navy Times

WASHINGTON - The general in charge of the war in Afghanistan said Tuesday there is no easy road to success there but that he expects to know by this time next year whether the troop buildup is reversing the Taliban’s momentum. (News Source: Navy Times - 17:46:21)

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