New US general to take over in Afghanistan

The US replaced its top general in Afghanistan today as President Barack Obama tries to turn around a stalemated war.

New US general to take over in Afghanistan
Mon, 11 May, 2009 - 23:58

The US replaced its top general in Afghanistan today as President Barack Obama tries to turn around a stalemated war.

US defence secretary Robert Gates said he asked for the resignation of General David McKiernan.

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