It is 00:30 universal time and here is the news in Special English.
President Obama says American policy in Afghanistan will remain the same even with a change in the top General leading the war there. President Obama spoke at a news conference with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday. He said he is urging a unity of purpose in Afghanistan. He said he is sure General David Petraeus understands the policy in Afghanistan since he helped to shape it.
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