Petraeus: Anti-Koran protest would endanger US troops

The top US commander in Afghanistan warned that a US church’s threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book could endanger US troops and Americans worldwide.

The top US commander in Afghanistan warned that a US church’s threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book could endanger US troops and Americans worldwide.

General David Petraeus said images of burning Korans would “undoubtedly” be used by extremists to incite violence.

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