Petraeus doubtful on Afghanistan timeline
US: US war commander General David Petraeus
expressed doubts Monday about the prospect of a victory in
Afghanistan by 2014, admitting that a “resilient” Taliban, squeezed
out of some areas, simply pops up in others. In an interview with
ABC television,
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More recognize Palestinian state
ARGENTINA: Argentina and Uruguay said Monday
they were joining Brazil in recognizing an independent Palestinian
state, earning praise from Palestinian officials but an immediate
sharp rebuke from Israel.
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Obama unveils tax compromise
US: US President Barack Obama, bowing to his
Republican foes in their first major battle since November
elections, unveiled a compromise Monday to avert a huge New Year’s
tax hike on the US middle-class.
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