House Democrat urges White House to send more troops, remain focused on AfghanistanSeptember 22nd, 2009 Dem to White House: Keep focus on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee is urging the White House to send more troops to Afghanistan and stick with a military strategy that was outlined six months ago. A letter sent Tuesday to the White House from Rep.
Top US commander to request more troops for AfghanistanSeptember 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The top US commander in Afghanistan is expected to soon request as many as 40,000 additional soldiers, FOX News reported. General Stanley McChrystal could submit the request to Defence Secretary Robert Gates as soon as Wednesday, FOX News reported Tuesday, citing a senior defence official.
Lieberman, Mullen agree US needs to prove its commitment to the war, regionSeptember 15th, 2009 Sen: More US roops shows commitment to Afghan warWASHINGTON — A top U.S. military commander and leading senator agree that the people of Afghanistan and Pakistan are watching for signs of America's commitment to their region.
Spanish government agrees to send 220 more troops to Afghanistan, raising total to 1,000September 11th, 2009 Spain to send more troops to AfghanistanMADRID — Spain's government agreed Friday to send 220 more troops to Afghanistan, raising the total to about 1,000 and moving to help a hard-pressed allied coalition fighting the resurgent Taliban. The decision now goes to parliament, which is expected to approve it.
Spain sets target for Afghan withdrawalSeptember 9th, 2009 MADRID - Spain will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan within five years, Defence Minister Carme Chacon said. The remarks followed Spain's recent announcement that it would send another 220 soldiers to the Central Asian country to help in the continued battle against the Taliban.
Spanish troops kill 13 militants in AfghanistanSeptember 3rd, 2009 MADRID - Spanish soldiers Thursday repelled an insurgent attack in Afghanistan, killing 13 militants and injuring at least three, the defence ministry in Madrid said. There were no casualties or injuries among the Spanish troops during the six-hour battle in Sabzak in central Afghanistan.
2 US troops killed, 3 wounded in bomb blast in eastern AfghanistanAugust 18th, 2009 2 US troops killed in eastern AfghanistanKABUL — The U.S. military says two American service members have been killed and three others wounded in a bomb blast in eastern Afghanistan.
McCain says additional troops may be needed in Afghanistan, waits for commanders' assessmentAugust 2nd, 2009 McCain says US may need more troops in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says it appears that the U.S.
Spain ready to boost long-term troop presence in AfghanistanJuly 30th, 2009 Spain ready to boost Afghan troopsMADRID — Spain is prepared to boost its long-term troop presence in Afghanistan if conditions there require it, a Spanish official said Thursday. A government spokesman speaking on customary condition of anonymity said Spain's permanent presence could be elevated from 780 troops to 1,000 after elections in August.
Britain to send 140 more troops to Afghanistan; remains of 8 killed in action flown homeJuly 14th, 2009 Britain to send 140 more troops to AfghanistanLONDON — Britain is sending an additional 140 troops to Afghanistan to bolster the war effort there. The Ministry of Defense says the soldiers will be transferred from a British base in Cyprus to the war zone.
British to send 140 more troops to Afghanistan; remains of 8 killed in action flown homeJuly 14th, 2009 British to send 140 more troops to AfghanistanLONDON — Britain is sending an additional 140 troops to Afghanistan to bolster the war effort there. The Ministry of Defense says the soldiers will be transferred from a British base in Cyprus to the war zone.
US sends mine-proof vehicles to AfghanistanJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US defence department is sending thousands of mine-proof vehicles to Afghanistan to protect its troops from improvised explosive devices, officials said. More than 3,000 such vehicles have been shipped to Afghanistan, the Pentagon said Thursday.
US, NATO losing in Afghanistan, says former British diplomatJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - The foreign troops in Afghanistan are losing the battle against militants because their leaders don't know how to handle the war, a former British diplomat has said. "We're losing," Paddy Ashdown, former British representative for Bosnia, said Tuesday.
NZ wants exit plan before agreeing to US request to send troops back into AfghanistanApril 20th, 2009 NZ wants exit plan for commandos in AfghanistanWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand's prime minister said Monday that he wants an exit strategy before sending the country's elite Special Air Service combat troops back to Afghanistan as the U.S. has requested.
Spain rules out more troops for AfghanistanDecember 26th, 2008 MADRID - Spain has ruled out more troops for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) fighting the Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan but said it was considering sending peacekeepers to war-ravaged Somalia. While ruling out out more troops for Afghanistan, Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero told reporters Friday Madrid's involvement in the South Asian country was 'very measured', EFE reported Saturday.
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