Sunday, December 17, 2006

Sen. John McCain Urges European Allies to Send Troops Into Dangerous Areas of Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan Dec 16, 2006 (AP)— Sen. John McCain on Saturday urged the United States' reluctant NATO partners to allow their troops to engage in combat operations against the resurgent Taliban, especially in Afghanistan's rebellious south. The Arizona Republican, a likely contender in the 2008 presidential race, also criticized Pakistan for tolerating sanctuaries for Taliban fighters and other Islamic militants in tribal regions along its borders with Afghanistan.

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