US tells Karzai things will get better for Afghan civilians

Hamid Karzai, the president of Afghanistan, has called in the commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, Army General David McKiernan, to demand a reason for continuing civilian casualties caused by coalition troops. The commander expressed his regret over about accidental… बाँकी अंश »

General McKiernan welcomes new US troops for Afghanistan

US Army General David McKiernan, the top US military commander in Afghanistan has welcomed President Barack Obama’s approval of 17,000 additional troops. General McKiernan has pointed to 2009 as being a tough year for soldiers in the country, saying the… बाँकी अंश »

Obama assures Karzai of Afghan commitment in first phone talk

US President Barack Obama assured his Afghan counterpart, Hamid Karzai, of the US commitment to the fight against terrorism in the region during their first telephone talk since Obama’s inauguration, the Afghan president’s office said Wednesday. The two presidents Tuesday… बाँकी अंश »

Vice-presidential debate receives a reality check

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has defied her critics after an aggressive showing in her debate clash with Democrat Joe Biden, escaping without a disastrous gaffe. Governor Palin, who branded Barack Obama “dangerous” in a string of attacks on… बाँकी अंश »