Afghanistan Approves Plan to Increase US, NATO Military Action

Afghanistan's lower house of parliament has approved agreements with the United States and NATO allowing international forces to remain in the country past the end of this year, amid a renewed offensive by Taliban militants. Sunday's approval came after U.S. officials said President Barack Obama had issued new guidelines expanding the U.S. military's ability to respond to militants. Speaking under condition of anonymity, officials told news outlets the decision allows U.S....

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