Latest update: 15/05/2009 

- Afghanistan - Pakistan - Robert Gates - Taliban - US military - USA


US lawmakers pass $96.7 bln funding bill for Iraq, Afghanistan
US lawmakers pass $96.7 bln funding bill for Iraq, Afghanistan
The US House of Representatives approved a $96.7 billion funding bill for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill also includes $1 billion to support Pakistan's fight against Taliban insurgents.