Britain and Italy announce new trainers for Afghanistan.

A Polish soldier has been killed in Afghanistan.

Finally, news is seeping out of Bagram, thanks to the fabulous Associated Press.

Sixty-seven percent of Georgians want out of Afghanistan according to a newspaper poll.

One can't wait to read Tea with the Taliban.

More on the Afghan war from the Economist; they are reporting on a splurge in services and remark that the Afghans would just much rather have troops out of their country killing people.

Eight NATO troops have been killed in Afghanistan.

Neil Campbell, an Australian, has been picked up for extradition to America for alleged fraud as he delivered aid projects in Afghanistan. This is a startling development and because it is a holiday in India, it remains to be seen what Mr. Campbell has to say about the allegations. He was in Indian custody awaiting extradition. Update: Campbell's family speaks out in the Brisbane papers here.

New American media has this to say on the war- its a thoughtful summing up.

JJ Sutherland reports that four more people from NATO have died in the war, in amongst other interesting tidbits.

Contracts are still being awarded for defence in Afghanistan and Iraq (Operation Enduring Freedom was mentioned), as late as last week. You can see who is making big money out of these operations here.