Afghanistan offensive is key test of Obama's strategy - washingtonpost

The largest military offensive of the eight-year war in Afghanistan, launched this weekend in southwestern Helmand province, is a crucial test for President Obama's strategy of more troops, more civilians and more money. - Marja offensive is crucial test of Afghan strategy

A long slog for U.S. Marines - washingtonpost
Afghanistan's government seeks more control over elections

Afghan defiance lives on - Times