Uphill Battle Training Afghan National Army Faces Hurdles
Afghan recruits like Atig Allah embrace national service as a path to security and progress. U S and French trainers face hurdles including low pay, equipment gaps, and logistics. The first U S trained battalion has fallen short of its 600 target, and overall ANA strength stands at about 1,800 with aims to reach 9,000 to 12,000 by spring 2004.
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Global faith unity urged by Pope at Rome Vespers
Pope John Paul II called Christians to unite for peace and justice during a Rome Vespers service marking a week of prayer for Christian unity. He urged joining efforts to serve the poor and the least of the Earth amid imperfect unity.
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Foreign journalists held in Arauca enter fifth day
In Bogota and Arauca the ELN rebels hold American photographer Scott Dalton and British reporter Ruth Morris since Tuesday. Red Cross failed to contact captors Saturday. driver said rebels planned transfer with a message to the international community. U S aid and Green Beret deployment heighten tensions.
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