BBC VIDEO: 45,000 More U.S. Troops To Afghanistan

Quicklink Submitted By Mac McKinney No comments

Become a Fan
(31 fans)

BBC Newsnight - Broadcast October 14, 2009

The Obama (Peace Prize) administration has told the British government that it will soon announce a substantial boost to its Afghanistan force and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said that Britain will send a further 500 soldiers.

"All indications are that President Obama is honouring the request by Gen McChrystal" -Said Jawad, Afghan ambassador to the US

Read the rest of the story HERE:

At www.informationclearinghouse.info

Rate It | View Ratings

Mac McKinney Social Media Pages:

I am a student of history, religion, exoteric and esoteric, the Humanities in general and a tempered advocate for the ultimate manifestation of peace, justice and the unity of humankind through self-realization and mutual respect, although I am not (more...)

Related Topic(s): Afghanistan War; Afghanistan War; British Troops; McChrystal; Obama, Add Tags

Go To Commenting

The views expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.

Contact Author

Contact Editor

View Authors' Articles

OpEdNews ~~depends upon~~ can't survive without your help.

If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership.

STAY IN THE KNOW
If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content.

To View Comments or Join the Conversation: