US, Afghan troops clearing out Taliban in first major front of Obama adminNAWA, Afghanistan — Thousands of U.S. Marines poured from helicopters and armored vehicles into Taliban-controlled villages in southern Afghanistan on Thursday in the first major operation under President Barack Obama’s strategy to stabilize the country. NATO commander predicts rise in violence as Afghan elections approachWASHINGTON — Despite the thousands of U.S. troops headed to southern Afghanistan this summer, a NATO commander said Thursday they’ll fall short of the numbers historically needed to defeat insurgents. NATO commander predicts violent uptick as Afghan elections approachWASHINGTON — Despite the thousands of U.S. troops headed to southern Afghanistan this summer, a NATO commander said Thursday they’ll fall short of the numbers historically needed to defeat insurgents. Military says US warplane didn’t follow strict rules, probably killed 26 Afghan civiliansWASHINGTON — The United States accidentally killed an estimated 26 Afghan civilians last month when a warplane did not strictly adhere to rules for bombing, the U.S. military concluded in a report that recommends even tighter controls to limit deaths that risk turning Afghans against the U.S war effort. Military: 3 US airstrikes didn’t follow rules, probably killed 26 Afghan civilians, 78 TalibanWASHINGTON — A U.S. warplane failed to follow all operational rules in a complex battle in Afghanistan last month that killed an estimated 26 civilians and 78 Taliban fighters, the U.S. military concluded in a report released Friday. Afghan civilian casualties one of the greatest strategic problems in the warWASHINGTON — U.S. special operations forces in Afghanistan need more precision weapons systems to better avoid unintended civilian deaths, a top military officer told Congress Thursday. Gates calls Afghan civilian casualties one of the greatest strategic problems in the warWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the accidental killing of civilians in Afghanistan has become one of the military’s greatest strategic problems in the faltering war. AP sources: Military report urges better training, review of air support to cut Afghan deathsWASHINGTON — A report on deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan calls for better training for air and ground forces to reduce civilian casualties that have undermined the counterinsurgency campaign, The Associated Press has learned. Pentagon struggling with public release of report on controversial bombing in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The U.S. military is delaying release of its investigation into air strikes last month that killed dozens of civilians in Afghanistan, debating whether any more information on the incident should be made public. Centcom chief Petraeus cites ‘tough times ahead’ amid worsening security in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The violence that has surged for two years in Afghanistan reached a new high last week, and more difficulty lies ahead, the commander of U.S. troops in the Middle East said Thursday. Pentagon chiefs _ Gates and Mullen _ say Afghan war’s success will be judged by end of 2010WASHINGTON — Steps taken over the next 18 months to defeat the Taliban and other extremists will ultimately decide whether the war in Afghanistan is being won, the Pentagon’s top leaders said Tuesday. Pentagon: US troops did not follow proper tactics during air assault on Taliban last monthWASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Monday that U.S. troops did not follow proper tactics and procedures during an air assault last month on Taliban fighters that also killed a number of civilians. AP Source: Failure to follow rules led to Afghan bombing with significant civilian death tollWASHINGTON — American troops made substantial errors and did not strictly follow rules for avoiding casualties during an air assault on Taliban fighters last month, a U.S. defense official said, underscoring a central quandary for President Barack Obama’s new Afghan counterinsurgency campaign. Designated new Afghan war commander says success won’t come quickly or easilyWASHINGTON — The Army general chosen to take over as top commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan told senators Tuesday he believes the war can be won if a proper counterinsurgency campaign is undertaken. Designated new Afghan war commander says success will not come quickly or easilyWASHINGTON — The Army general chosen to take over as top commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan told senators Tuesday he believes the war can be won if a proper counterinsurgency campaign is undertaken. Gates says new strategy needs new leadership after replacing commander in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Taking a cue from voters who elected a president promising a different approach, the Obama administration is replacing the general overseeing the war in Afghanistan with a commander who has special-forces experience. Replacing commander in Afghanistan, defense secretary says new strategy needs new leadershipWASHINGTON — Taking a cue from voters who elected a president promising a different approach, the Obama administration is replacing the general overseeing the war in Afghanistan with a commander who has special-forces experience. Gates fires top general in Afghanistan as war worsens, saying new leadership is neededWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama fired the top U.S. general in Afghanistan on Monday, replacing him with a former special forces commander in a quest for a more agile, unconventional approach in a war that has gone quickly downhill. With the Taliban resurgent, Obama’s switch from Gen. David McKiernan to Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal suggests the new commander in chief wants major changes in addition to the additional troops he’s ordering into Afghanistan to shore up the war effort. US fires top general in Afghanistan as war worsens; Gates says new leadership neededWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates fired the commander of the Afghanistan war Monday, saying the Obama administration needed “fresh thinking” to turn around the war against a resurgent Taliban. US replaces top general in Afghanistan as war worsens; Gates says new leadership needed thereWASHINGTON — The Pentagon replaced its top general in Afghanistan Monday as President Barack Obama tries to turn around a stalemated war. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he asked for the resignation of Gen. David McKiernan. Gates said new leadership is needed as the Obama administration launches its strategy in the seven-year-old campaign. US replaces top general in Afghanistan as war worsensWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates replaced the commander of the Afghanistan war on Monday, saying the Obama administration needs “fresh thinking” to turn around the war against a resurgent Taliban. Official: US replacing top general in Afghanistan as war worsensWASHINGTON — The Pentagon will replace its top general in Afghanistan as President Barack Obama tries to turn around a stalemated war, defense officials said. General contends bulk of insurgency in Afghanistan happening in country’s southern tierWASHINGTON — U.S. troops have reached a stalemate against insurgents in Afghanistan’s Taliban-dominated south and so far have been unable to stop attackers from returning, a senior U.S. commander said Wednesday. Obama official: US sharing sensitive info with Afghans to cut civilian deathsWASHINGTON — The United States is increasing cooperation with the Afghan military, including sharing sensitive information about suspected extremists, in hopes of reducing civilian deaths that undermine support for the military mission in Afghanistan, a top Pentagon official said Tuesday. |
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