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KABUL, Afghanistan - America's top diplomat in Kabul jokingly handed NATO's new commander Gen. David Petraeus an access badge to the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, a symbolic gesture of a new partnership in the troubled U.S. management of the Afghan war.
The smiles and declarations of synergy came as Petraeus prepared to formally assume command today of a 130,000-strong international force at a time of rising casualties and growing doubt about how much can be achieved before July 2011 when President Barack Obama wants to begin withdrawing U.S. troops.See the full content of this document
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Petraeus: Civilians, Military Must Mesh
Petraeus called for troops and civilian staff employees to work together, saying: "In this important endeavor, cooperation is not optional."
His predecessor, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, was fired last month for intemperate remarks that he and h...See the full content of this document
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