News, Dec. 09, 2009

Headlines:

	Gates Eyes 'Several Years' of War in Afghanistan
	Mullen: US Losing in Afghanistan Karzai Says Afghan Army Will Need Help Until at Least 2024 Afghans Protest as NATO Raid Kills at Least Six Civilians McChrystal: Getting bin Laden Key to Defeating al-Qaeda

 Other News:

	McChrystal Promises to Turn Afghanistan Tide Within Year
	Gen. McCaffrey: Afghan Commitment Up to 10 Years
	Troops Fear Corruption Outweighs Progress of Afghan Forces
	Karzai Delays Naming Cabinet
	South Korea to Send Up to 350 Troops to Afghanistan
	US to Drop Contractor in Kabul Embassy Scandal