Find the latest breaking news from around the world on Reuters.com, including news articles on politics, technology, business, entertainment and more. http://www.reuters.com/ 2009-11-28T11:18:28+01:00 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) 2009-11-24T21:50:35+01:00 2009-11-24T21:50:35+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-Afghanistan-Pakistan/idUSTRE5AN55420091124 Phil Stewart

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. allies will likely wait weeks before deciding whether to send more troops to Afghanistan rather than responding immediately to President Barack Obama's coming announcement on U.S. forces, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

2009-11-24T21:46:58+01:00 2009-11-24T21:46:58+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/asiaCrisis/idUSN24319943 Phil Stewart

* Obama announcement expected next Tuesday * Allies may wait until January before pledging troops WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. allies will likely wait weeks before deciding whether to send more troops to Afghanistan rather than responding immediately ...

2009-11-24T21:46:58+01:00 2009-11-24T21:46:58+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNewsAndPR/idUSN2431994320091124 Phil Stewart

WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. allies will likely wait weeks before deciding whether to send more troops to Afghanistan rather than responding immediately to President Barack Obama's coming announcement on U.S. forces, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. ...

2009-11-20T20:53:40+01:00 2009-11-20T20:53:40+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/asiaCrisis/idUSN20236711 Phil Stewart

* U.S. eyeing tighter control of its Afghan contracts * Timing of "endgame" depends on situation on ground * Afghan mission "sustainable" despite some withdrawals (Adds comments by Gates, paragraphs 17-19) By Phil Stewart HALIFAX, ...

2009-11-20T20:56:09+01:00 2009-11-20T20:56:09+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-Afghanistan-Pakistan/idUSTRE5AJ47F20091120 Phil Stewart

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - The United States must tighten control of Afghan aid contracts as a first step toward stemming rampant corruption, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.

2009-11-20T19:39:59+01:00 2009-11-20T19:39:59+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN20238118 Phil Stewart

* U.S. eyeing tighter control of its Afghan contracts * Timing of "endgame" depends on situation on ground * Afghan mission "sustainable" despite some withdrawals By Phil Stewart HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The United ...

2009-11-20T20:56:09+01:00 2009-11-20T20:56:09+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE5AJ47F20091120 Phil Stewart

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - The United States must tighten control of Afghan aid contracts as a first step toward stemming rampant corruption, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.

2009-11-19T18:36:24+01:00 2009-11-19T18:36:24+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/asiaCrisis/idUSN19532591 Phil Stewart

* Germany to reassess troop levels early next year * Levels will depend on Obama plan, action by Kabul * Germany is third-largest contributor to Afghan mission WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Germany, the third largest contributor to the NATO-led mission ...

2009-11-18T13:52:49+01:00 2009-11-18T13:52:49+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE5AG5VT20091118 Phil Stewart

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Suicides in the U.S. Army will hit a new high this year, a top general said on Tuesday in a disclosure likely to increase concerns about stress on U.S. forces ahead of an expected buildup in Afghanistan.

2009-11-18T01:00:35+01:00 2009-11-18T01:00:35+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN1752246 Phil Stewart

* Army suicide rate nearly double U.S. national rate * Many suicides among soldiers who never fought abroad * U.S. military not near tipping point, top officer says (Adds Mullen comments, background) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Suicides ...