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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/380557.htmlenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/DEH69ZwsIn4/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/DEH69ZwsIn4/index.htmlHere are reactions to the posting on WikiLeaks.org of tens of thousands of leaked U.S. military and diplomatic reports on the war in Afghanistan:Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-abff0af1fcb5592f34c30da5426cfc0ccnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/house_of_commons/newsid_8829000/8829306.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/house_of_commons/newsid_8829000/8829306.stmLiam Fox has admitted that mentoring and training forces may be needed in Afghanistan "for some time".Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-10c6dd0c86cdbc68c199af72e6d119f9bbcenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-10687527http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-10687527A major conference on Afghanistan endorses President Karzai's goal that Afghan forces should lead security operations across the country by 2014.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-1c0bb538813a79fbc762700621a40bc6bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7897446/Joe-Biden-backtracks-on-US-troop-withdrawal-from-Afghanistan.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7897446/Joe-Biden-backtracks-on-US-troop-withdrawal-from-Afghanistan.htmlJoe Biden, the US vice-president who has advocated a reduced war effort in Afghanistan, on Sunday backtracked on the pace of the US troop withdrawal planned for next summer.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-5d673f47f94868597a0dd054cb11219ftelegraphenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/07/18/suicide-blast-in-kabul-ahead-of-conference/http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/18/suicide-blast-in-kabul-ahead-of-conference/A suicide bomber has struck in Kabul, just two days ahead of a major conference there on Afghanistan’s future. Four civilians were reported killed in the blast, with many more people injured. It comes despite increased security in the capital in the run-up to Tuesday’s international gathering.Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-77991e45ee765785c15855543574cae1euronews-enenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/7890041/Taliban-attacks-kill-12-Nato-troops-in-Afghanistan.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/7890041/Taliban-attacks-kill-12-Nato-troops-in-Afghanistan.htmlA string of bomb, rocket and gun attacks across southern Afghanistan have killed eight American and four British troops in two days.Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-9b06988bca855719876d90a93bf7b2b3telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10603417.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10603417.stmA Pakistani hotel attendant gains recognition after handing in more than $50,000 (£33,000) in cash left behind by a guest, reports Syed Shoaib Hasan.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-a3e4cd4a0edc7184b00fddf4a3b8e6c9bbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/marine%20killed%20in%20afghanistan%20blast/3704587http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/marine%20killed%20in%20afghanistan%20blast/3704587A Royal Marine has been killed in a blast in Sangin in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. The marine, from 40 Commando, died while on a joint foot patrol with Afghan soldiers on Thursday evening. His family have been told. He was the 101st member of UK forces killed in the....Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-a5f75e1383b81af02fbe42e203c5e1c0channel4newsenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/7/nato-friendly-fire-kills-five-afghan-troops/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/7/nato-friendly-fire-kills-five-afghan-troops/KABUL, Afghanistan | A botched NATO airstrike killed five Afghan soldiers after they were mistaken for insurgents early Wednesday, highlighting continued weak coordination between international troops and the local security forces they are striving to build.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-5a3ae227d27ca2ffb6a2a7c0268841c4washtimesenhttp://ru.euronews.net/2010/07/07/uk-set-to-hand-afghan-district-to-us-troops/http://ru.euronews.net/2010/07/07/uk-set-to-hand-afghan-district-to-us-troops/British troops are to hand over control of one of the most violent districts of Afghanistan to American colleagues, according to media reports. The news is expected to be confirmed later today. It concerns Sangin, a valley in Helmand province that has proved particularly deadly.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200euronews-ru-4828551e0edc933fd988d726ebaab28beuronews-ruenhttp://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=an&nid=1860&ad=07-07-2010http://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=an&nid=1860&ad=07-07-2010Kabul (Newswire): The number of international troops to die in the Afghan war so far this year hit 334 with the announcement Tuesday of three more deaths ...Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en-8da5750c1e90227280081fe0b5d8b79dTheFrontierPost-enenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/5/3-years-later-democrats-cast-petraeus-in-new-light/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/5/3-years-later-democrats-cast-petraeus-in-new-light/In less than three years, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus has risen from the brunt of ridicule by Democrats to President Obama's most valuable field general. Mr. Obama, who as a U.S. senator in 2007 skeptically grilled Gen. Petraeus on the Iraq war, has turned to the four-star general as ...Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-073370c055d0cacab48f8e99aa20610ewashtimesenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/ad5c030c-8850-11df-aade-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ad5c030c-8850-11df-aade-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/ad5c030c-8850-11df-aade-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ad5c030c-8850-11df-aade-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-fd1a3c5ebd467d3b09590bcc6f81a31fftenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/c1xjCHiZ7Mo/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/c1xjCHiZ7Mo/index.htmlGen. David Petraeus formally assumed command of NATO's International Security Assistance Force during a ceremony Sunday at the command's headquarters in Kabul.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-54fa784b3043e46b427e1046769d5664cnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/9BMW_F10_04/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/9BMW_F10_04/index.htmlGen. David Petraeus called for unity on all fronts of the war in Afghanistan during a speech Saturday in Kabul.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-9c558e8adb5034bc32d3c04fff470ba9cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/10497712.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/10497712.stmUS Defense Secretary Robert Gates orders a tightening of the rules covering the US military's dealings with the media.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-802a40a312deaafefa2cda4a0f2a3356bbcenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128275338&ft=1&f=1001http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128275338&ft=1&f=1001Michael Steele says Afghanistan is "a war of Obama's choosing" and questions U.S. commitment to the conflict there. His comments drew an immediate rebuke from Democrats and a call from at least two Republicans for him to resign.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200NPRnews-7a0dda70555788d9a044b926dce718c8NPRnewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10457745.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10457745.stmInsurgents have attacked Nato forces in eastern Afghanistan. Several attackers were killed in the Taliban attack on a base at an airfield outside Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan. Gunmen set off a car bomb and fired rocket-propelled grenades, wounding two soldiers, Nato said.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200phantis-56bfd625f962fb5c79915b6aaee92feaphantisenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10457745.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10457745.stmInsurgents have attacked Nato forces in eastern Afghanistan. Several attackers were killed in the Taliban attack on a base at an airfield outside Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan. Gunmen set off a car bomb and fired rocket-propelled grenades, wounding two soldiers, Nato said.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200phantis-56bfd625f962fb5c79915b6aaee92feaphantisenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/jeremy-warner/7869066/William-Hagues-unique-selling-point-is-the-English-language.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/jeremy-warner/7869066/William-Hagues-unique-selling-point-is-the-English-language.htmlEven if the self-important interventionism of the past decade were still felt affordable, it is demonstrably becoming steadily less appropriate, with mounting evidence that it's done the country more harm than good. There was a time when the UK's economic fortunes were indeed inextricably linked to....Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-37486d5ad4df271913e7d18c6988e3c5telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/10472555.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/10472555.stmThe new head of Nato forces in Afghanistan, David Petraeus, is set to brief allies in Brussels before heading to Kabul.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-4cf31db0602602072ac3fe8e34780f2ebbcenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jun/30/8-militants-killed-gunbattle-afghan-airport/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jun/30/8-militants-killed-gunbattle-afghan-airport/KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) Militants set off a car bomb and stormed the entrance to an airport in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday in a failed attempt to enter the air field used by Afghan and international forces, authorities said. Eight insurgents died in the ensuing gunbattle. The Taliban claimed responsibility .Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-d1c8d90b305e8fed6b0bfd7ffd4195c4washtimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_allpolitics/~3/z4BoRdMle_s/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_allpolitics/~3/z4BoRdMle_s/index.htmlQuestioning of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan continues Wednesday after she mounted a spirited defense against her critics Tuesday. FULL STORY l HIGHLIGHTS l 5 KEY ISSUES l PHOTOS l QUIZ | WATCH LIVEWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-69625f507a38a43465acc2073b8558e6cnnenhttp://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=6e41bf148a14b5a4f7044b8d63fcc249http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=6e41bf148a14b5a4f7044b8d63fcc249After qualifying the civilians having authority over the U.S. military as incompetent, General Stanley McChrystal was dismissed by President Barack Obama in less time than it takes to say it. To understand the importance of the action taken by the U.S.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200watchingamerica-ce33c0467c47829ee42ae74b9bfc94ebwatchingamericaenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/us_and_canada/10447596.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/us_and_canada/10447596.stmThe man nominated to take over running the war in Afghanistan, Gen David Petraeus, is to appear before a key US Senate panel.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-bd1281a73a91788c86d9ed40536dda5dbbcenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128176699&ft=1&f=1001http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128176699&ft=1&f=1001Elena Kagan's treatment of military recruiters at Harvard Law School took center stage Tuesday on her second day of confirmation hearings to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In tones at times emotional and steely, Kagan defended her record as a Harvard dean, even when challenged by Sen. Jeff Sessions.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200NPRnews-4b4aa514b80130c8ed62cebf83eed34fNPRnewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/10430341.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/10430341.stmFour Norwegian soldiers in Afghanistan are killed by a roadside bomb, Norway's defence ministry says.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-38db34be06118148f644bc1c921f5ed8bbcenhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE65R5BS20100628?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE65R5BS20100628?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Reuters/UKWorldNews%20%28News%20/%20UK%20/%20World%20News%29WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The death of U.S. Senator Robert Byrd deprives his fellow Democrats of a crucial vote as they seek to pass a sweeping overhaul of U.S. financial regulations and could delay the process, but the measure is still expected to become law eventually.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200reuters-e41970e2dc8523136d5bbc54ae04e12creutersenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/7856610/A-deadline-for-Afghanistan.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/7856610/A-deadline-for-Afghanistan.htmlTelegraph View: David Cameron's plan to withdraw troops in five years signals a risky but sensible change of tackSun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-d22476ca15da645fba8ec66f1365bdfbtelegraphenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/26/world/main6622042.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/26/world/main6622042.shtmlPresident Uses Strongest Language Yet About Sinking of South Korean Ship after Meeting with Country's President at SummitSun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-b51d63f7b6b5e1e973d5fcc3c6ae4858CBSnewsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/GnktpmiiCdE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/GnktpmiiCdE/index.htmlAmerica's top military officer was in Afghanistan on Saturday in a scheduled visit that took on new significance after Gen. Stanley McChrystal was removed from his position this week as commander of the Afghan war.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-af808af0d7e7b2e38387b806c6eae77acnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/lujSLlwQASE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/lujSLlwQASE/index.htmlThe Group of Eight rich nations focused on recovery from a global economic crisis in their two-day summit but made note of other thorny issues in their final statement issued Saturday.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-5b23caf9ccb06977a948ec4ffafd7bc6cnnenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/6w1QkZ-6wnU/la-fg-iraq-drift-20100626,0,5368284.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/world/~3/6w1QkZ-6wnU/la-fg-iraq-drift-20100626,0,5368284.storyThey say policy in Iraq appears adrift, focused on withdrawal and not on building long-term ties to promote stability. With Petraeus heading to Afghanistan, they fear a further reduction in attention. President Obama's decision to shift the U.S. military chief for the Middle East, Gen. David H.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200latimes-3f666841f6df429ec71d543b497bc4c7latimesenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/7855481/Prince-Harry-impresses-Colonel-at-American-shooting-range.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/7855481/Prince-Harry-impresses-Colonel-at-American-shooting-range.htmlAn American Colonel praised Prince Harry's ability with firearms after he joined cadets from an American military academy on a firing range.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-6b91fff2e9e2754dce3c6f94aeb1fd3ftelegraphenhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N25200080.htmhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N25200080.htm* Senators want to hear goals, plans for Afghan mission * Answers to date "have been vague and lacked clarity" * Kerry says will hold hearings after July 4 recess WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The head of a key U.S. Senate panel pledged on Friday to hold more hearings on the U.S.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200alertnet-00f10aa7bea048f39bdaaf6d37dbbbdcalertnetenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/06/2010624204154657429.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/06/2010624204154657429.htmlPetrol and crossbow seized by Canadian police near upcoming G20 meeting security zone.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-d842a6630397d7fc1eecf7ff0342511aaljazeera-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10406219.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10406219.stmI know that generals have been sacked before in American history - General MacArthur was sacked in 1951 for being critical of President Truman. But the western media should not have focused on a few words that he said. These words are not important compared to the hard work he was doing in Afghanistan.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-600a14c246796c927b9a69942f0feff6bbcen