U.S. news organizations say President Barack Obama plans to announce his new strategy for Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, during a prime-time television address.

The reports say the president is most likely to back a plan to send between 30,000 and 35,000 additional U.S. troops to the country.



The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan earlier this year told the president that up to 40,000 troops are needed to combat Taliban and al-Qaida militants in the region.

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Phil Collins Is A Grandfather
20-11-2009 09:53

Phil Collins has become a grandfather for the first time - his daughter Joely is a new mum.

The former Genesis star flew to Canada last month when he heard the 37 year old had gone into labour in Vancouver.

Collins was delighted to meet baby Zoe Amelie, Joely's first child with husband Stefan Buitelaar, after the birth on 26 October (09) and he admits he's relishing his new role as a grandad.

He says, "Life has gone to a new level for me. I'm ab… Continue

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For Banksians who are suffering withdrawal symptoms from the current forum outage. Feel free to join!

.:Krissy:.

Stackridge have about 0.000001% of the number of fans Genesis have. They are happy if they get 300 at a gig, yet their forum is alive and kicking. My understanding is that it is a simple thing to set up and maintain a discussion forum. Genesis have a lot of active fans and many of them enjoy chatting to each other on the community section of the website. Every time there is a breakdown (this is the 4th major breakdown I can recall in the last year), some people leave. I have made a lot of global… Continue

So bored I just broke a plate and posted a picture of it on here.