Afghan President Hamid Karzai demands that NATO end airstrikes on houses - latimes

President Hamid Karzai's call, coming after an attack that killed several civilians, escalates his dispute with Western military commanders over such raids. However, his statement is seen as largely symbolic, and NATO says airstrikes will go on as needed. - Los Angeles Times - Afghan officials say NATO strike killed 14 in residential area -- Karzai tells NATO to stop airstrikes in Afghanistan MiamiHerald - BBC News - Xinhua