Obama approves 17000 more troops for Afghanistan operation
President Obama approves sending about 17000 additional U S troops to Afghanistan including 8000 Marines first then an Army brigade with 5000 support forces. The move shifts forces from Iraq and aims to stabilize a deteriorating Afghanistan where Gen McKiernan requested up to 30000 extra troops. The new units are the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade from Camp Lejeune and the 5th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division Stryker brigade from Fort Lewis.
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Burris admits fundraising efforts tied to Blagojevich scandal
U S senator Roland Burris acknowledged trying to raise money for ousted governor Rod Blagojevich in a new affidavit and disclosures. He also said Blagojevich aides discussed the Senate seat more than previously sworn. The governor's brother asked for fundraising help, Burris said.
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Clinton warns North Korea over missile test threat
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned North Korea against a possible missile test during her first overseas trip as top diplomat. She said the test would damage Pyongyang’s prospects for improving relations with the United States and neighboring countries as she concluded Tokyo events before heading to Indonesia.
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Mexicans block border bridges to protest army presence
Hundreds protested in three border cities blocking bridges to El Paso and halted traffic two hours. Demonstrations spread to Nuevo Laredo Reynosa Monterrey and Veracruz as protesters demand the army leave amid Calderon’s drug crackdown and escalating cartel violence.
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Investigators examine pilot training after Continental Dash 8 crash
NTSB will review Captain Marvin Renslow and first officer Rebecca Shaw training hours rest and recent flights. Investigators assess icing, weather and autopilot use as a yearlong study aims to uncover factors in the fatal 26 seconds aboard a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 in Clarence.
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