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High end of troop request for Afghanistan: 60,000-plus

Gen. Stanley McChrystal included an option to send at least 60,000 more US troops to Afghanistan.
More troops in Afghanistan? Naysayers gain clout with Obama

Obama faces pressure to choose an Afghanistan plan that doesn't call for huge commitment of troops.
To fight Taliban, US eyes Afghan tribes

Some tribes have forced insurgents from their area, but many risks remain.
Void in U.S. strategy for Afghanistan

As officials consider sending more troops to Afghanistan, some worry about the lack of a larger plan.
Terrorism & Security
Militants attack near Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Despite ongoing violence in the North West Frontier Province, Pakistan's new government vows to continue peace talks with the Taliban.
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Terrorism & Security
Taliban militants strike in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province

Tehrik-e-Taliban carried out Sunday's bombing, the deadliest since the new Pakistani government took power in March. The suicide attack came two days after the militants freed the Pakistani ambassador to Afghanistan, Tariq Azizuddin.
U.S. to heighten Afghan role?

Pentagon weighs lead role in NATO's combat mission in the south to betterfight Taliban.
Marine quick reaction force starts to settle into southern Afghanistan

The focus of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is largely security, but will include humanitarian work.