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NATO Chief Condemns Planned Quran Burning

By Andrea StoneSep 7th 2010 – 11:15AM
John Raoux. AP

John Raoux. AP

WASHINGTON (Sept. 7) -- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who once defended the publication of cartoons mocking the Prophet Muhammad, is condemning a Florida pastor's plan to burn Qurans on the ninth anniversary of 9/11, saying it could "have a negative impact on the security for our troops" fighting in...

Petraeus to Review Rules of Engagement, But Big Changes Unlikely

By Paul WachterJul 7th 2010 – 8:21AM

The Rolling Stone article that cost Gen. Stanley McChrystal his job also revealed another kink in the U.S. war effort: "For many troops, the strict rules of engagement -- overlaid with tactical directives meant to limit civilian casualties -- are a source of confusion and, they contend, are putting U.S. soldiers in greater...

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David Howell Petraeus (; born November 7, 1952) is the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

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