Wed 9 Dec 2009 | 11:56 EST

Gates says Afghan mission to get what it needs 11:17am EST

KABUL (Reuters) - Secretary of Defense Robert Gates visited U.S. commanders in Afghanistan on Wednesday, promising that President Barack Obama's surge of extra forces would give them what they need for success against the Taliban.  Full Article

 
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Democrats reach deal on health bill 8:54am EST 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democratic healthcare negotiators said they agreed on Tuesday to replace a government-run insurance option with a scaled-back non-profit plan and would seek cost estimates on the deal.  Full Article  

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TSX lower as bank shares unloaded 10:53am EST 

TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index was lower on Wednesday morning as shares of Royal Bank of Canada and other banks dropped on yearend profit-taking, more than offsetting the boost the index got from stronger commodity prices.  Full Article