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The US President Barack Obama appoints the new US forces commander in Afghanistan

Washington, USA - Stanley McChrystal to replace David McKiernan

After 11 months, the US President, Barack Obama, and the Pentagon have decided that "They new set of fresh eyes in Afghanistan" as the new top American commander, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said. According to the US press, General David McKiernan is being dismissed ashis duty as head of the military in Afghanistan and will be replaced by Stanley McChrystal. According to the press, defense...

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Rome, Italy, 05/12/2009 16:21
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