And how,she asks, will they handle additional costs such as electric charging, batteries and solar panels?

VOA: special.2009.05.11

The Americans mostly handle the complex missions. Afghan troops usually get simpler assignments, such as staffing road checkpoints.

VOA: standard.2009.12.13

Some international journalists have described the president as aloof, and significant differences remain with some U.S.allies over how to handle the international financial crisis and the war in Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.04.03