Gen Petraeus formally takes over Afghanistan campaign - BBC

US Gen David Petraeus has formally taken command of the 130,000-strong international force battling insurgents in Afghanistan.

"We are engaged in a tough fight. After years of war we have arrived at a critical moment," he told those assembled just outside the coalition's headquarters. ... - Petraeus assumes Afghan command
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