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Military sees window to adjust Afghanistan plan Washington - The US military is working to put a new strategy in place for Afghanistan and Pakistan that could allow it to expand airfields, preposition military forces and equipment, and prepare for a more robust effort soon against Islamist extremists in the region.   Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan   People:David Petraeus Robert Gates   Activities:Afghan Terror War   Source:(Christian Science Monitor)   2008-10-01 McCain misstates some facts in foreign-policy debate WASHINGTON -- John McCain and Barack Obama clashed repeatedly over foreign policy in their first presidential debate Friday night, crossing swords on Iran and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan .   Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan Russia Iraq India   People:David Petraeus Barack Obama Mahmoud Ahmadinejad John McCain Henry Kissinger   Activities:US Election 2008   2008-09-28 Border incident highlights Pakistani-US tension NEW YORK (AFP) - President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday disputed Washington's version of a NATO-Pakistani military encounter that highlighted growing tension between the allies in the US-led war on terror.   Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan Germany United Arab Emirates France   People:Benazir Bhutto David Petraeus Condoleezza Rice   Activities:Pakistan-U.S.   2008-09-25 At 81, Japanese vet makes rare return to Iwo Jima IWO JIMA, Japan - The tunnels of Iwo Jima snake deep beneath the volcanic rock and soil, their entrances camouflaged by a dense tangle of vines and tall grasses.   Nations:Japan U.S.   People:Joe Rosenthal Clint Eastwood   Activities:World War II   2008-09-21 Bush: 'We are at war with extremists' WASHINGTON - President Bush said Wednesday that the attack on the U.S. embassy in the capital of Yemen was a reminder that the United States remains "at war" with ideological extremists.   Nations:Yemen U.S. Afghanistan Pakistan   People:David Petraeus Osama bin Laden   Activities:Bush Admin.   Source:(AP)   2008-09-17 Headlines Military sees window to adjust Afghanistan plan 2008-10-01 McCain misstates some facts in foreign-policy debate 2008-09-28 Border incident highlights Pakistani-US tension 2008-09-25 At 81, Japanese vet makes rare return to Iwo Jima 2008-09-21 Bush: 'We are at war with extremists' 2008-09-17 Gen. David Petraeus leaves Iraq after 20 months 2008-09-16 Gates foresees narrower US combat role in Iraq 2008-09-15 Gates in Iraq as US mission 'in transition' 2008-09-15 Petraeus: more than troops needed in Afghanistan 2008-09-14 Army looks for outside help to reduce suicides 2008-09-11 Bush keeping Iraq troop levels mostly steady 2008-09-09 Why Bush Scaled Back the Drawdown 2008-09-09 Iraqi parliament faces urgent national issues 2008-09-07 US combat troops could be out of Baghdad by July: Petraeus 2008-09-04 Bush advised to back modest troop cuts in Iraq 2008-09-04 Bush gets Pentagon's view on Iraq troop cuts 2008-09-04 Army: soldier suicide rate may set record again 2008-09-04 AP Exclusive: Incremental Anbar drawdown expected 2008-08-31 Source: Petraeus submitted report on troop cuts 2008-08-30 Source: Petraeus submitted preliminary Iraq report 2008-08-29 Russia's case on Georgia territories: Like Kosovo or not? 2008-08-28 US forces to transfer control of Anbar to Iraqis 2008-08-27 Fewer Marines needed in Iraq's western province 2008-08-27 Barack Obama prepares to name running mate 2008-08-22 Obama may announce running mate later today 2008-08-22 Role of a lifetime: Iraq vet sought for soap opera 2008-08-18 Figure in Abramoff scandal raises money for McCain 2008-08-13 Israel mulls military option for Iran nukes 2008-08-06 More than 10,000 detainees released in Iraq 2008-08-02 US: Iraqi fighters extort, kidnap to raise funds 2008-07-29 Arrest made in slaying of pregnant N.C. soldier 2008-07-29 Ambassador: Al-Qaida leaving Iraq for Afghanistan 2008-07-23 Pentagon to recommend more troops for Afghanistan 2008-07-23 New policy lowers flags only for Ky. soldiers 2008-07-23 How one vet's persistence paid off 2008-07-23 Obama in Iraq: Withdrawal support but no timetable 2008-07-21 Obama begins firsthand look at Baghdad 2008-07-21 Obama expected to meet with commanders of Iraq war 2008-07-20 Obama meets with Karzai, a leader he's criticized 2008-07-20 Troop withdrawal timetable concerns Pentagon chief 2008-07-20 Obama meets Karzai, vows steadfast Afghan aid 2008-07-20 Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons' 2008-07-20 As wars lengthen, toll on military families mounts 2008-07-19 US general: al-Qaida may be easing effort in Iraq 2008-07-19 In Afghanistan, Obama visits troops and officials 2008-07-19 More US troops may go to Afghanistan this year 2008-07-16 Military surge in Iraq ends; 150,000 troops remain 2008-07-16 Obama, McCain Sharpen their dispute over Iraq war 2008-07-15 Obama says US strategy in Iraq is unsound 2008-07-15 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Petraeus: more than troops needed in Afghanistan 2008-09-14 McCain misstates some facts in foreign-policy debate 2008-09-28 Why Bush Scaled Back the Drawdown 2008-09-09 Iraqi parliament faces urgent national issues 2008-09-07 Bush advised to back modest troop cuts in Iraq 2008-09-04 Last Survivor of China's Gang of Four Dies 2006-01-06 Bush keeping Iraq troop levels mostly steady 2008-09-09 Bush gets Pentagon's view on Iraq troop cuts 2008-09-04 US combat troops could be out of Baghdad by July: Petraeus 2008-09-04 Bush to attend Australia economic summit 2007-09-02 Richardson: I'd leave no troops in Iraq 2007-06-10 Navy sees no proof US pilot missing in Iraq is dead 2005-09-09 At 81, Japanese vet makes rare return to Iwo Jima 2008-09-21 Gen. David Petraeus leaves Iraq after 20 months 2008-09-16 AP Exclusive: Incremental Anbar drawdown expected 2008-08-31 Obama may announce running mate later today 2008-08-22 Figure in Abramoff scandal raises money for McCain 2008-08-13 Israel mulls military option for Iran nukes 2008-08-06 Officials say Pentagon easing security clearance screening 2008-04-30 White House faults Iraqi leaders 2007-09-15 China defence chief to visit SE Asia 2001-02-02 Border incident highlights Pakistani-US tension 2008-09-25 Role of a lifetime: Iraq vet sought for soap opera 2008-08-18 Pentagon to recommend more troops for Afghanistan 2008-07-23 As wars lengthen, toll on military families mounts 2008-07-19

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