Obama Says He Intends To ‘Finish the Job’ In Afghanistan -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — President Obama said on Tuesday that he will announce his decision on how many more troops to send to Afghanistan next week, and that it is his intention to “finish the job” that began with the overthrow of the Taliban government in the fall of 2001.
Mr. Obama, offering a tantalizing preview of what looms as one of the momentous decisions of his presidency, said he would tell the American people about “a comprehensive strategy” embracing civilian and diplomatic efforts as well as the continuing military campaign.
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MIDDLE EAST
Abbas: Obama is 'doing nothing' for Middle East peace.
Jordan's King Abdullah dissolves parliament.
Iraq’s January elections face near certain delay.
Iran expanding effort to stifle the opposition.
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ASIA
'World's biggest animal sacrifice' held in Nepal.
China executes two over tainted milk powder scandal.
Obama touts partnership with India.
Obama plans to send 34,000 more troops to Afghanistan.
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Pakistani army officer arrested for alleged link to U.S. terror plot.
Pakistan military says significant progress made in fight with Taliban.
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AFRICA
Climate 'is a major cause' of conflict in Africa.
Darfur peacekeepers await news on abducted workers.
Obama issues sharp rebuke of Mugabe.
DR Congo war crimes trial starts at The Hague.
Peacekeepers should prepare to leave Darfur: Sudan.
EUROPE
Russian officials beheaded in N. Caucasus: Ifax.
French warship on Russian sales call.
Britain opens inquiry into Iraq war, after years of delay.
Herman van Rompuy to visit Latvia as Belgian PM.
Prostitute linked to Berlusconi feels threatened.
AMERICAS
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Ousted Zelaya on sideline in Honduran vote. Ousted Honduran leader: US weakened anti-coup movement.
FBI: Hate crimes rising in US.
Security firms see border boom.
Bolivia election: Cocaine casts shadow on campaign.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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US says Men ran Somali terror network.
Pentagon convenes Fort Hood shooting task force.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Democrats push $150B stock tax on Wall Street.
U.S. Blacks hit hard by economy's punch.
Fed: super-low rates could fuel speculative bubble.
China is risking Japan 1980s-style bubble, BNP says.
Dollar slump persisting as top analysts see no bottom.
Bank of America, Feds at odds over TARP repayment.