Gates quietly draws more allied troops for Afghanistan effort
| The U.S. Defense secretary emphasizes training and tones down his approach.
In many ways, it was a familiar scene: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, in Europe, meeting with U.S. allies about the war in Afghanistan. 02/09/2010 10:40 (LaTimes world) Continue to read news >> |
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