Afghan situation worsens

U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan say more troops are needed, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs says there is danger that the Taliban will take over again. Election results are uncertain.

Guests

• Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson: National Public Radio foreign correspondent and bureau chief in Afghanistan. Former Mideast bureau chief for Knight Ridder and foreign correspondent for the Los Angeles Times. She has been reporting in the region since 9/11/01.

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Resources

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