A U.S. soldier from the 3-71 Cavalry fires his weapon during a gun-battle with Taliban fighters in the village of Bargematal, Nuristan province, August 25, 2009. REUTERS/Oleg PopovU.S., NATO Must Change To Win Afghan War-Commander -- Yahoo News/Reuters
KABUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its allies must change strategy and boost cooperation to turn around the war in Afghanistan, the top U.S. and NATO commander there said on Monday, wrapping up a much-anticipated review.
U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal said the situation was "serious" but the 8-year-old war could still be won. He gave no indication as to whether he would ask for more troops but is widely expected to do so in the coming weeks.
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MIDDLE EAST
Lieberman: Israel won`t let Palestinians declare state unilaterally.
No talks without full settlement freeze: Abbas aide.
Israel launches air strike in Gaza.
Olmert becomes 1st Israeli PM to be indicted. Olmert indictment / Why are the charges so serious?
Iraq: suspected bomber recently released by US.
'Bombs hampering US-Syria resolution'.
Remnants of Iraq Air Force are found in Serbia.
Saudi tightens security to protect oil plants.
Turkey, Armenia agree to establish diplomatic ties.
ASIA
With bold stand, Japan opposition wins a landslide.
2 American, 2 British troops killed in Afghanistan.
Karzai maintains lead in latest Afghan vote count.
Blast kills 15 Pakistani police recruits. Pakistan military kills 30 militants in Swat: statement.
China again decries Dalai Lama visit to Taiwan. Dalai Lama says Taiwan visit is not political.
Myanmar refugees weigh risks of returning from China.
Remains of last 2 Australia MIAs in Vietnam return.
AFRICA
Bongo, son of Bongo, is favourite for Gabon election. After 40 years of dictatorship, Gabon votes.
Gaddafi prepares for his 40-year spectacular - but will anyone turn up?
Ethiopian troops seize Somali town.
Millions facing famine in Ethiopia as rains fail.
In oil-rich Niger Delta, the sun never sets.
Zuma holds talks with both Mugabe, Tsvangirai to break deadlock.
EUROPE
Arctic Sea sailors freed after mystery detention: Reports.
Moldova elects pro-western house speaker amid turmoil.
Merkel's party loses ground in German votes.
70 years on, Poland's WWII wounds haven't healed.
Slowing price fall raises Europe recovery hopes.
AMERICAS
Calif. wildfire heads north, threatens thousands.
Hurricane stronger, heads for Mexico's Los Cabos.
Latin American journalists face new opposition.
Ecuador's Correa to close private TV station for 'spying'.
Commandos kill eight people in northern Mexico.
New flu hit estimated 10 percent of New Yorkers.
Bolivia cries foul over Peru plans for drilling in Titicaca.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Libya says Lockerbie bomber in hospital. Lockerbie letters to be released.
Is Al-Qaida opening a Gaza front to counter Hamas?
Saudi prince defends policy on militants.
Russia 'kills al-Qaeda operative'.
Cheney offers sharp defense of C.I.A. interrogation tactics.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Meltdown 101: Why banks' struggles have worsened.
Regulators shutter three U.S. banks, bringing 2009 toll to 84.
Commercial real estate lurks as next potential mortgage crisis.
Canada to urge G20 copy "boring" financial system.