Germany votes to extend Afghan presence
BERLIN, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Germany has extended its "Afghanistan mandate," which will keep some 4,600 German soldiers in the war zone for at least one more year, officials said.

Hamas to discuss Shalit in Damascus
LONDON, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Revised proposals for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit prompted senior Hamas officials to plan a trip to Damascus for discussions, officials said.

More help needed for vets with PTSD
KAHULUI, Hawaii, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. non-profit group is calling for stepped-up care for veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Plea agreement in Afghan killings case?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. Army spokesman has confirmed a plea deal with Jeremy Morlock, one of five soldiers charged with killing Afghan civilians.

First lady speaks to Fort Jackson recruits
FORT JACKSON, S.C., Jan. 27 (UPI) -- The newest recruits at Fort Jackson, S.C., learned not only leadership skills but also nutritional skills, first lady Michelle Obama said Thursday.

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