September 7th, 2010
10:25 AM ET

Petraeus: Quran-burning could endanger troops

The U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Monday criticized a Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on September 11, warning the demonstration "could cause significant problems" for American troops overseas.

"It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort in Afghanistan," Gen. David Petraeus said FULL POST

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September 7th, 2010
10:21 AM ET

Karzai orders probe into journalist's beheading

 Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday ordered an investigation into the beheading death of an Afghan journalist, his office said in a statement. FULL POST

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September 7th, 2010
10:18 AM ET