Petraeus briefs NATO on progress in Afghan war

BRUSSELS -- Gen. David Petraeus, NATO's newly appointed commander of Afghanistan, sought to reassure allies Thursday that the war against the Taliban was going well despite rising military casualties and problems regaining control over key parts of the country.
Petraeus, whose appointment was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, said the emphasis on reducing civilian casualties would remain a priority. .... - Petraeus briefs NATO on Afghan mission

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