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President Barack Obama is to discuss US policy in Afghanistan with his national security team, as speculation mounts over a decision on troop levels. The top American commander in Afghanistan has asked for at least 40,000 more troops there. The World’s Jeb Sharp looks at options for what any additional troops would actually do.

See also

• November 11, 2009 -- Entire program – November 11, 2009
• November 11, 2009 -- Rescuing a “lost battalion”
• November 11, 2009 -- Danish climate minister speaks out
• November 11, 2009 -- Israeli rock