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Afghan commando honored for bravery in Kabul attacks
KABUL, Afghanistan – After helping stop one of the largest insurgent attacks on Kabul since October, an Afghan commando was recognized for his bravery.
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Australian, Afghan soldiers see progress in Uruzgan
URUZGAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - An operation by Australian and Afghan forces is the start of a bright future for the people of the Mirabad Valley.
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Pentagon to supply Shadow UAVs to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The U.S. plans to provide Pakistan RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicles to support their fight on extremists.
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Gates visits Pakistan, assures enduring U.S. support
ISLAMABAD – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived here in the Pakistani capital today to personally deliver assurances of the United States’ long-term commitment to Pakistan, with what he expects to be frank, open talks about violent extremism and other shared security concerns.
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Soldiers give poor Iraqis economic alternatives
PB HAMIYAH – One-by-one, they filtered into the small room, Jan. 12, filled with hope and carrying sad stories in their hearts.
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Afghan elders, officials gather to discuss concerns
GHAZNI PROVINCE – Fifty-six elders gathered to represent their villages during a Jan. 3 meeting with district government officials.
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Petraeus: Aid to Yemen likely to double in 2010
WASHINGTON – The U.S. counterterrorism approach to Yemen likely will entail doubling the amount of aid there, but does not include deploying American troops, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus said.
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