Obama makes surprise Kabul visit to press war resolve
President Obama secretly flew into Afghanistan to reassure troops and push for victory over al Qaida while demanding Afghan officials curb corruption and boost legitimacy. He warned that failure to secure the region would endanger Americans and allow insurgents to gain ground. Karzai pledged reforms and broader representation in government.
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Rebels Free Colombian Soldier In First Release In A Year
In Colombia, 23 year old Pvt. Josue Calvo walked from a Red Cross marked helicopter to his father and sister, signaling the first release by FARC in over a year. He will be treated at a Bogota military hospital and his family noted his silence with a thumbs up.
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Russia shifts time zones eliminating two zones
President Dmitry Medvedev ordered Russia to drop two time zones, making Chukotka nine hours ahead of the west and aligning Samara and Udmurtia with Moscow. The change took effect at dawn with daylight saving time. critics warned of disorientation and an online petition drew about 13,000 signatures.
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