Topic: Christopher Langton
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Afghanistan war: Marines move in to stop Taliban from Pakistan
As part of Obama's Afghanistan war surge, some 9,000 marines are moving into small Afghan towns near the border to stop Taliban soldiers and supplies coming from Pakistan. The view from this new front.
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In Afghanistan war, marines' struggle to recruit locals could delay US exit
In Khan Neshin, near the Pakistan border, recruitment of locals for the Afghanistan war effort is an often frustrating process. Obstacles include candidates' drug use, illiteracy, and fear of the Taliban.
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Pakistan Taliban bombing spree could spur backlash
The Pakistan Taliban may have sought to scare the military from launching an offensive against their base in South Waziristan. But the attacks, which killed 112 people in the past week, could harden the Army's resolve.
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Short-lived cease-fire with Taliban dims prospects for broader deals
Soon after Kabul announced a truce in northern Badghis Province Monday, clashes erupted between insurgents and police.
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US offensive in Afghanistan targets Taliban stronghold
In Helmand Province, poppy cultivation funds insurgent activities. As the operation began, the US military announced a US soldier had been captured in another province.
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