Afghans, US sign deal on night raids
The Afghan government and the US signed a deal Sunday governing night raids by American troops, resolving an issue that had threatened to derail a larger pact governing a US presence in the country for decades to come.
The raids were a constant source of tension between Kabul and Washington. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called repeatedly to stop the raids, saying that they are provocative when carried out by foreign troops. The US military has said such operations are essential for capturing Taliban and al-Qaida commanders. (AP)
