U.S. Army Capt. Shaun Conlin and an Afghan soldier sit under a tree with village elders before the start of a town meeting near Combat Outpost Honaker Miracle in Konar province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2009. Conlin is the company commander for Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Mountain Warrior. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Evan D. MarcyNo Troop Recommendation In Afghan Report -- Yahoo News/AP
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that an Afghan assessment due soon from commanding Gen. Stanley McChrystal won't contain any specific recommendations for increases in troops.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran opposition leader decries 'show trials,' prisoner treatment.
West seeks signs of Iran global path after unrest.
Double suicide bombing kills more than 20 in Iraq. Iraqis remaining cool despite attacks on mosques, minorities.
Report: Israeli troops fired on Gazans waving white flags.
Yemeni planes bomb northern province for 2nd day.
ASIA
Four NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
Taliban, foes clash in Pakistan.
UN council calls on Myanmar to release of Suu Kyi.
Abuse charges persist in Philippines' fight against communists.
Philippine troops overrun militant camps in 'slugfest'.
Pressure mounts on Taiwan govt over mudslide rescues.
AFRICA
Suspect in Rwandan genocide is captured after 15 years in hiding.
Algeria hosts regional summit amid rise in terrorism.
Clinton shows US support in Liberia visit. Clinton throws support behind Liberia leader.
Malawi to investigate Mozambique border attack.
Fight for oil-rich land over, but Nigerians now homeless.
EUROPE
Mystery deepens over missing ship.
4 policemen, 7 civilians shot dead in south Russia.
Putin promises Abkhazia economic and military support.
US and British relatives split over release of Lockerbie bomber.
France's Sarkozy and Bruni planning reelection baby?
AMERICAS
U.S. might use Colombia's military bases.
3 dead in attack on head of northern Mexico prison.
Venezuela protests as assembly mulls education law.
Argentina: Farming crisis batters world food provider.
Hundreds flee Californian fires.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terrorism trials may be at new Va. court.
Feds to tour Michigan prison where Gitmo detainees could go.
Extremist militias see resurgence under President Obama's tenure.
ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS
U.S. home foreclosures set another record in July.
Euro-area economy contracted 0.1% in second quarter.
Federal deficit higher in July, $1.27T this year