News, December 12, 2009 -- Afghanistan

	Struggle to Recruit Afghans Could Delay US Exit
	Embattled UN Afghan Envoy to Step Down US Troops Struggle to Reassure Afghan Elders Worried by Withdrawal Afghan Authorities Slam Convicted Kabul Mayor's Return to Work The Military's Plan for the Afghan War Surge, in One Giant Chart

	US Rushing Troops, Supplies to Afghanistan
	Obama Says Afghanistan Not US 'Protectorate'
	Canada Preparing a Military Role in Afghanistan Beyond 2011, Say Experts
	Canada MPs Join Forces to Order Release of Afghan Records
	NATO Officials: Russian Should Give Afghan Arms