Gates tells Gulf military leaders they have fleeting chance to help turn Afghan war around

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates urged military leaders from the Persian Gulf region to help with security and development of Afghanistan, saying there is only a “fleeting opportunity” now to turn the stalemated war around.

Commander: Pakistan offensive may be sapping weapons, money from insurgents in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — Pakistan’s military offensive against insurgents appears to be sapping money and weapons that might otherwise be going to militants fighting on the other side of the border in Afghanistan, a U.S. commander said Tuesday.