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U.S. must win Afghan hearts and minds, commander says
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan wants more troops and a new strategy — but most importantly, he wants to win the battle for the hearts and the minds of the people in the war-torn country
U.S. scrambling to come up with new Afghanistan plan?
The Obama administration’s national security team is working on alternative strategies for the war in Afghanistan that may not require tens of thousands of additional U.S.
Commentary: Michelle Obama’s smart fashion choices
In just 200 days, Michelle Obama has put her own stamp on one of America’s most unusual political positions — the unelected, undefined job of being first lady. And the way she’s done it
Palin didn’t violate ethics law, 2nd probe finds
Alaska’s Personnel Board concluded Monday that Gov. Sarah Palin did not violate ethics law by trying to get her ex-brother-in-law fired from the state police, contradicting an earlier investigation’s findings
T-Mobile UK and Orange in joint venture
Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom on Tuesday said they wanted to merge their British mobile-phone units T-Mobile UK and Orange UK to create a market leader better able to compete with two remaining big rivals. The two companies said they had started exclusive negotiations about putting their assets into a 50-50 joint venture by the end of October.
Pentagon chiefs urge fast turnaround in Afghan war
The United States has a limited amount of time to show Afghans and Americans success in turning around a war in Afghanistan that is facing declining support, according to the top Pentagon leadership.
Brown defends Afghanistan strategy in face of British losses
Britain’s prime minister on Saturday grieved over the losses of 15 British troops over 10 days in Afghanistan, but underscored that preventing terror from reaching the UK streets was the top goal. “The last 10 days have been extraordinarily difficult
Gilchrist blasts Chargers into IPL final
Captain Adam Gilchrist blasted the fastest half-century in Indian Premier League history to lead the Deccan Chargers into the final on Sunday with a comfortable six-wicket victory over tournament favorites Delhi Daredevils. The former Australia wicketkeeper took just 17 balls to raise the mark and eventually finished on 85 as his side reached the victory target of 154 with more than two overs to spare. Gilchrist’s performance came after Tillakaratne Dilshan made 65 to help rescue Delhi from losing two early wickets thanks to Ryan Harris, who finished with three for 27
Iranian lawmaker hopes ‘Americans change their strategy’
Iran’s powerful parliament speaker said Monday the Islamic nation hopes the United States changes its approach to the Middle East, and called the Obama administration "an exceptional opportunity for Americans." “I don’t want to be pessimistic. I hope the Americans change their strategy and respect the nations,” said Ali Larijani in a wide-ranging interview with CNN affiliate Cuatro TV in Spain