U.S. Army soldiers hold their American flags and awards for winning the Thor Warrior Challenge on Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khost province, Afghanistan, Nov. 5, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Infantry Divison's Company C, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. The Thor Warrior Challenge is a grueling physical fitness competition done in full combat gear that includes a push-ups and sit-ups contest and a two-mile run carrying full ammunition cans. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar
Experts Say Political Reforms Needed for Afghanistan's Stability -- Voice of America
U.S. and NATO combat forces are set to leave Afghanistan by 2014. Afghanistan's neighbors and Western countries are pledging their commitment to the country's security and economic stability, while allowing the country to take ownership of its economic future. But some Washington-based analysts say that Afghanistan also needs some political reforms.
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