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| Training Afghan Forces Poses Challenges for US Military Training a competent, well-equipped Afghan security force is key to the U.S.-led war effort in Afghanistan, even with President Obama's decision to commit thousands of more Americans to the fighting. But U.S. military officers in Afghanistan say language and cultural and resource gaps make that difficult to achieve. www1.voanews.com |
Iranian dissident cleric Montazeri dies TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's most senior dissident cleric, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, who emerged as the spiritual father of its reform movement, died on Sunday. He was 87.... hosted.ap.org |
Former Indonesian President Remembered as Advocate for Tolerance, Democracy Abdurrahman Wahid became Indonesia's first elected president following fall of military strongman Suharto www1.voanews.com |
Laos Gains Prestige, Economic Boost From Southeast Asia Games The 25th Southeast Asian Games opened in Laos with great fanfare as athletes from 11 nations marched through the new national stadium. www1.voanews.com |
Munir Hussain: father who attacked intruder freed from prison Munir Hussain, a businessman jailed for seriously injuring an intruder, was released today after having his sentence reduced. telegraph.co.uk |