Topic: Stanely McChrystal
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US General Petraeus hands over command in Afghanistan amid wave of attacks
US General David Petraeus, the new director of the CIA, officially handed over command of US- and NATO-led troops in Afghanistan at a time of increasing instability.
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Mullen: Afghanistan debate is over, it's time to move out
Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, said Thursday that the Pentagon is ready to start the surge. The first troops will arrive in Afghanistan next week.
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Eikenberry memos echo Obama's own concerns about Afghanistan
The US ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, has cautioned Obama against sending more troops to the country, saying the government of President Hamid Karzai is too corrupt.
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