US welcomes Europe's offer of 7,000 extra troops to join Afghan surge -Guardian

"There should be no misunderstanding. We are not going to let Afghanistan fall back into the hands of terrorists and the extremists who host them. It will not happen," said Rasmussen. "Transition does not mean exit." - guardian.co.uk
At least 7000 fresh NATO troops to bolster war - AP

US hails 'hefty' NATO backing in Afghanistan - AFP
Clinton: We don't intend to cut and run from Afghanistan - CNN
Bloomberg - Telegraph.co.uk