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General Petraeus Says Training of Afghan Security Forces is Being Overhauled

He also says a recent decision about special operations is not linked to civilian casualties

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Drone Strikes Kill 10 in Pakistan

Officials say an unmanned aircraft fired 5 missiles at vehicle carrying militants in North Waziristan

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McChrystal: Kandahar Operation Has Begun

US, NATO forces commander in Afghanistan says Kandahar operation will continue for many months

Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo, left, greets Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win during their bilateral meeting in Manila, Philippines, 17 Mar 2010

Philippines Concerned About Burma Elections

Foreign secretary raises issue with Burmese counterpart about new laws that ban detained opposition leader from upcoming elections

A destroyed bus is lifted after it was plunged off a road near the Salang Pass about 70 miles (115 kilometers) north of the capital, Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday, 17 Mar 2010

35 Die in Bus Crash in Afghanistan

Truck burst into flames after hitting bus traveling on 3,400 meters high, narrow Salang Pass, say eye witnesses

An investor smiles as he chats with another investor at a private securities company Shanghai, China, 17 Mar 2010

World Bank Raises China Growth Forecast

But Beijing will need to adopt tighter monetary policies to keep inflation in check, prevent unsustainable prices in real estate sector

Burma's New Election Law Called 'A Sham'

Human Rights Watch says Burma's new election laws exclude opposition and ensure victory for the ruling military junta

Thai riot police officers stand in front of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's residence

Thailand's 'Red Shirts' Hurl Blood at PM's House

Blood-spilling demonstration followed similar event Tuesday, when protest leaders poured blood donated by their followers

China's ambassador to the UN, He Yafei (File)

China: Iran Sanctions 'Counterproductive'

But China's new Permanent Representative to the UN also says his country does not want Iran to join nuclear-weapons club

Afghan policemen outside the International Relief and Development office

2 Would-be Suicide Bombers Killed in Afghanistan

Attackers tried to blow up a compound used by a U.S.-based charity called International Relief and Development

Treo, top dog, was awarded a top military prize for his valor

Dogs Combat Bomb Threats in Afghanistan

In a program cloaked in secrecy, British forces are using dogs trained to detect improvised explosive devices

CENTCOM Commander Gen. David Patraeus, (l), talks with Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Saxby Chambliss, prior to testifying before the committee, 16 March 2010

Petraeus Cites Progress, But Says Difficult, Uncertain Year Ahead in Afghanistan, Iraq

US commander warns senators not to expect dramatic reduction of violence in Afghanistan this year

President Barack Obama (R) and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai at the White House (2009 file photo)

Karzai, Obama Discuss Taliban Reconciliation

Afghan, US presidents hold video conference where they discuss prospects of peace with Taliban

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, speaks with US troops in Afghanistan, 09 Mar 2010

NATO to Command US Troops in Afghanistan

US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates ordered reorganization before traveling to Kabul last week

Drone Strike Kills 10 in Pakistan

Officials say strike hit compound used by militants in Datta Khel, 30 kilometers west of North Waziristan's main town of Miranshan