News, December 27, 2009

Afghanistan

	Elite US Force Expanding Hunt in Afghanistan
	German Defense Minister: Afghanistan Not Suited for Democracy   NATO: Taliban Commander Dies in Mosque Shootout

	Western Nations Wary of Funding Another Afghan Election
	Afghans to Hold Parliament Vote by Late May: Official
	Rocket Hits Afghan Capital Kabul, Three Injured
	Rocket Hits Afghan Defense Ministry, No Casualties
	Afghan Religious Council Condemns Pakistani Taliban Over Sending Fighters
	Afghan Police Work to Overcome Barriers for Women
	NATO: US Service Member Killed in Afghanistan
	UK Medics Keep Wounded Troops Alive in Afghanistan's Desert of Death
	GI Christmas in Afghanistan: Iced Tea and an Antenna Tree

Pakistan

	US Spies, Not Troops in Pakistan: Holbrooke
	US Drone Strike Kills 5 in NW Pakistan   Pakistan: US Men Had Maps of Nuclear Power Site

	Taliban Planned to Use Americans in Pakistan Attacks
	Pakistani Concern Over Unhindered Access to Afghan Truckers
	Americans in Pakistan Face More Questions
	Anti-Taliban Tribal Elder Beheaded in Bajaur
	26 Injured in Karachi Blast Near Muharram Procession
	Car Bomb Wounds 19 in Pakistan's Commercial Capital
	Two Cops Killed in Ambush, School Blown Up in Peshawar
	Pakistan Releases 100 Detained Indian Fishermen in Goodwill Gesture
	Swat Militant Leader Shah Dauran Dies of Illness

News, December 26, 2009

Afghanistan

	Taliban Video Shows Captured GI Denounce War
	NATO: Taliban Commander Dies in Mosque Shootout Civilian, Military Planners Disagree on New Afghan Approach

	Will Afghanistan's Next Election Be Delayed?
	Family Pleas for Captive US Soldier's Release
	Text of Family's Plea for US Soldier Release

News, December 26, 2009

	Taliban Video Shows Captured GI Denounce War
	NATO: Taliban Commander Dies in Mosque Shootout   Civilian, Military Planners Disagree on New Afghan Approach

	Will Afghanistan's Next Election Be Delayed?
	Family Pleas for Captive US Soldier's Release
	Text of Family's Plea for US Soldier Release

Pakistan

US Drone Strike Kills 5 in Pakistan

	Time Is Running Out for Pakistani PM Gilani
	Pakistan PM Vows Repeal of 'Dictatorial Amendments'
	Pakistan Police: Americans May Face Terror Charges
	Official: Pakistan Army Kills 9 Militants in NW
	Explosions Rock 3 Pakistan Schools
	How Musharraf Used His Colleagues Against Justice Iftikhar

News, December 25, 2009

	Text Message Brings Christmas Fear to Pakistan
	Five Die in Peshawar Suicide Attack   Al-Qaeda's Sights on Pakistan, and Beyond

Pakistan

	PM: Govt Ready for Musharraf's Trial if Allies Agree
	Pakistan PM: Army Supportive of Ruling Party

News, December 25, 2009

	No Christmas for US Troops in Afghanistan
	Taliban Video Shows Captured American Soldier Denouncing War   Suicide Bomb Kills Eight in Kandahar

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	German Protestant Leader Calls for Afghan Pullout
	Army's New All-Terrain Vehicle Debuts in Afghanistan