The United States must tighten control of Afghan development contracts as a first step toward stemming rampant corruption, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.
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US to tighten control of Afghan contracts:
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US to take over 'main role' in southern Afghanistan
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Obama announces new strategy for Afghanistan
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Political leadership stresses upon need of reviewing relations & defence cooperation with US to protect national interests
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US Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Afghanistan
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Gates orders review of military mentor program
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Government ensuring efforts for developmental projects:
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Large footprint in Afghanistan can be counterproductive:
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US Defense Secretary Gates calls for more German troops in Afghanistan ()
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US threatens to take 'unilateral action' to shut down Taliban
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S'pore to deploy more military assets
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Bhupinder Singh Hooda underlines need for effectively dealing with corruption
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US seeking new supply routes into Afghanistan
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More helicopters, surveillance aircraft needed in Afghanistan
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Security deteriorating in Afghanistan:
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China, US hold defense consultations on controlling risks
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US package to boost development process