News, February 27, 2010

	US Eyes Massive Offensive in Kandahar
	Kabul Attack Shows Taliban Still Robust   Taliban Sense Weakness in NATO   At Least 18 Killed in Kabul Suicide Attack   Pakistan Court Blocks Extradition of Taliban Leaders

Suicide Bomber Targets Pakistan Police Station

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Warlords' Unwelcome Return Gen. McChrystal: Taliban Hears Our Footsteps German Parliament Endorses Afghan Escalation 15 Pakistanis Detained at Bagram Airbase Afghan Army Improving, Not Ready to Go It Alone General Sir David Richards: Forces Reach 'Turning Point' in Afghanistan Italian Diplomat's Death in Kabul Attack Renews Afghan Debate

Pakistan

Report: Pakistan Drone Strikes of Limited Value US Sees Pakistan 'Strategic Shift' in War on Taliban Official: NATO and Pakistan Sharing Tactical Plans 16 Schools Blown Up in FATA in February 17 Militants Killed in Fr Kohat Operation