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Ahmadinejad criticises NATO troops, mocks Gates KABUL (AFP) - Iran's outspoken president on Wednesday criticised Western troops as an obstacle to peace in Afghanistan and mocked the US defence secretary during their overlapping visits to the war-torn country.   Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan   People:Robert Gates Hamid Karzai Barack Obama Mahmoud Ahmadinejad   Source:(AFP)   2010-03-10 Gates in Kabul, cautions against over-optimism KABUL (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates cautioned against over-optimism despite "bits and pieces of good news" from Afghanistan, warning of hard days ahead as he arrived on Monday to meet generals and President Hamid Karzai.   Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan   People:Robert Gates Hamid Karzai Barack Obama Mahmoud Ahmadinejad   Source:(Reuters)   2010-03-08 Iraqi voters undaunted by attacks that kill 36 BAGHDAD - Iraqis defied insurgents who lobbed hand grenades at voters and bombed a polling station Sunday in an attempt to intimidate those taking part in elections that will determine whether their country can overcome deep sectarian divides as U.S. forces prepare to leave.   Nations:Iraq   People:Robert Gates Barack Obama   Source:(AP)   2010-03-07 As drones multiply in Iraq and Afghanistan, so do their uses Washington - The Air Force will expand the number of unmanned drone aircraft flying over the skies of Afghanistan and Iraq in the next three years, as a result of commanders' demand for digital images useful in hunting down enemy forces.   Nations:Afghanistan   People:Robert Gates   Source:(Christian Science Monitor)   2010-03-04 Mullen: 'steady progress' in fight for Afghan town WASHINGTON - The nation's top defense leaders said Monday that U.S.-led forces were making steady progress in their efforts in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan but faced stiffer resistance than expected and the operation would take longer than hoped.   Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan   People:Robert Gates   Activities:Afghan Terror War   Source:(AP)   2010-02-22 Headlines Ahmadinejad criticises NATO troops, mocks Gates 2010-03-10 Gates in Kabul, cautions against over-optimism 2010-03-08 Iraqi voters undaunted by attacks that kill 36 2010-03-07 As drones multiply in Iraq and Afghanistan, so do their uses 2010-03-04 Mullen: 'steady progress' in fight for Afghan town 2010-02-22 Finally, a glimmer of hope for US in Afghan war 2010-02-22 NATO airstrike kills 27 civilians in Afghanistan 2010-02-22 Pakistan confirms arrest of top Taliban commander 2010-02-17 US forces scale back Haiti relief role 2010-02-14 Bombs, booby-traps slow US advance in Afghan town 2010-02-13 Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity 2010-02-08 Iran's leader orders further enrichment of uranium 2010-02-07 U.S. commander offers more upbeat Afghanistan view 2010-02-04 Defense officials say lift military ban on gays 2010-02-03 China steps up censure of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan 2010-01-31 U.S. beefing up missile defenses in Persian Gulf 2010-01-30 China suspends military exchanges with US 2010-01-30 China: U.S. arms sales to Taiwan hurt national security 2010-01-30 Pentagon starts clock on lifting gay ban 2010-01-30 Obama plans to help a middle class `under assault' 2010-01-25 Officials: Suspected US drone crashes in Pakistan 2010-01-24 Intel: Missile kills Filipino militant in Pakistan 2010-01-21 Gates in Pakistan seeking action on Afghan Taliban 2010-01-21 U.S. and U.N. boost Haiti aid security as food drops in 2010-01-17 Gates says US not planning policing role in Haiti 2010-01-17 Fort Hood aftermath: Some Army officers' careers may be over 2010-01-16 US cites limits on aid effort; promises more 2010-01-14 US could take larger security role in Haiti 2010-01-14 US takes charge in Haiti -- with troops, rescue aid 2010-01-13 Clinton to shorten Asia trip over Haiti quake 2010-01-13 AP Exclusive: Obama wants $33 billion more for war 2010-01-11 Clinton starts Asia tour amid concerns over Japan ties 2010-01-10 In Hasan case, superiors ignored their own worries 2010-01-10 US urges Japan to help end base row, clarify alliance 2010-01-08 AP Exclusive: Gates to stay at Pentagon 2010-01-05 Obama to announce new airline safety measures 2010-01-03 NATO says no deadline for Afghan troop withdrawal 2009-12-22 Military spending bill clears Senate hurdle 2009-12-17 US fixed drones hacked by Iraqi insurgents: Pentagon 2009-12-16 US to expand eyes in the sky over Afghanistan 2009-12-14 Defense secy tells US troops Iraq mission critical 2009-12-10 Gates warned over Afghan army problems 2009-12-06 US Air Force confirms 'Beast of Kandahar' drone 2009-12-06 McChrystal backs Afghan plan to skeptical Congress 2009-12-06 Pentagon orders 16,000 troops to start surge 2009-12-04 Ending Pakistan havens vital to Afghan effort: US 2009-12-03 Date for US drawdown needed to press Afghans: Gates 2009-12-03 US to launch new bid to hunt down Bin Laden 2009-12-03 White House still lacks solid intel on bin Laden 2009-12-03 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Defense officials say lift military ban on gays 2010-02-03 Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity 2010-02-08 Bombs, booby-traps slow US advance in Afghan town 2010-02-13 US officials: Iran missile may be more advanced 2009-05-20 Mullen: 'steady progress' in fight for Afghan town 2010-02-22 China suspends military exchanges with US 2010-01-30 Gates says US not planning policing role in Haiti 2010-01-17 Gates in Kabul, cautions against over-optimism 2010-03-08 Iraqi voters undaunted by attacks that kill 36 2010-03-07 NATO airstrike kills 27 civilians in Afghanistan 2010-02-22 China: U.S. arms sales to Taiwan hurt national security 2010-01-30 U.S. beefing up missile defenses in Persian Gulf 2010-01-30 AP Exclusive: Obama wants $33 billion more for war 2010-01-11 Pakistan confirms arrest of top Taliban commander 2010-02-17 White House rejects Cheney's Afghanistan criticism 2009-10-21 Iran's leader orders further enrichment of uranium 2010-02-07 China steps up censure of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan 2010-01-31 Clinton seeks a 'smart power' Middle East strategy 2009-01-13 Finally, a glimmer of hope for US in Afghan war 2010-02-22 Officials: Suspected US drone crashes in Pakistan 2010-01-24 US cites limits on aid effort; promises more 2010-01-14 Officials: Gitmo court system likely to stay open 2009-05-03 Warships set sail ahead of N. Korean rocket launch 2009-03-30 Officials: Obama says Iraq pullout by Aug 2010 2009-02-28 Bush reportedly rejected Israeli plea to raid Iran 2009-01-10

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