"Afghan president seeks to move up August election; Legislators balk at extending Karzai's term" by Jason Straziuso, Associated Press | March 1, 2009
KABUL, Afghanistan - .... As the fighting increases, more Afghan civilians are dying in US and allied operations than at the hands of the Taliban, according to a count by the Associated Press. In the first two months of the year, US, NATO, or Afghan forces have killed 100 civilians, while militants have killed 60....
"I do see some measures of progress in this country," said General David McKiernan, the top US and NATO commander in the country....
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"Afghan panel says no to vote in spring" by Rahim Faiez and Jason Straziuso, Associated Press | March 5, 2009
KABUL, Afghanistan - .... A car bomb exploded outside the main US base at Bagram, underscoring the shaky security situation the country faces as a resurgent Taliban militia increases its attacks....
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And CUI BONO?
WHOM has BENEFITED from all the FALSE-FLAGGING LIES and OPERATIONS I am SICK OF RELINKING?
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