News, March 20, 2010

	US: Karzai Brother a Worry in Kandahar Offensive
	Northern Afghanistan Another New Front for NATO Troops   As US Frees Detainees, Afghans Ask Why They Were Held   Russians Tell US Generals in Afghanistan: Bribe the Taliban

Pakistan Denies Thwarting Taliban Talks

Afghanistan

Taliban Lose Control of Marjah but Remain Strong As Taliban Makes Comeback in Kunduz Province, War Spreads to Northern Afghanistan Marine Patrols Still Meet Snipers in Afghan Town Spring Brings New Burdens in Afghan Valley An Up Close Look at the Military Life in Marjah Inquiry Into Kunduz Bombing: German Defense Minister Blasted for 'Slanderous' Statements Losing the Battle to Keep Female Flesh Off Afghan TV

Pakistan

Pakistan to Ask for More Understanding at US Talks Holbrooke: US Will 'Do More and Announce More' for Pakistan Pakistan Seeks Civilian Nuclear Aid, but US Unlikely to Deliver

	NATO Eyes Massive Offensive in N. Afghanistan
	Karzai Faces Anger in Marjah   Ex-UN Envoy: Taliban Arrests Thwart Afghan Talks   Iranian Weapons Seized in Afghanistan

Pakistan Won't Hand Over Captured Taliban Leaders

Afghanistan

Uphill Battle to Win Over Afghan Villagers in Tangi Valley Kunduz Bombing in Afghanistan: German Defense Ministry Sought to Obscure the Truth Marines Walk Tightrope to Win Support in Marjah Afghan President Beefs Up Anti-Graft Body UN Calls for Afghans to Take Charge of Future Afghan Children Face World's Worst Conditions China Calls for More World Aid to Afghanistan

Pakistan

Pakistan FM: We Have Done a Lot, It's Time for US to Deliver A Dozen Top Pakistan Army Generals to Retire This Year