From the CNN news in mid Atlanta Georgia. It is Thursday, I'm Carl Azuz. And this is CNN student News. First step today. We have more for UN president Barack Obama's surprise trip to Afghanistan. Afghan forces are expected to fully (take over) their country security after most American troops leave in 2014. While he was there on Tuesday, president Obama signed a deal about how the United States and Afghanistan will work together after that. He also talked about the challenges that are still ahead for US forces.
“I recognized that many Americans are tired of war. As president, nothing is (wrenching) more than signing a letter to a family of the falls. We are looking into the eyes of child who grow up without a mother or father. I will not keep Americans in harms away a single day longer than is absolutely required for our (national security). But we must finish the job we started in Afghanistan and end this war responsible.”
Back in United States, there were some different reactions to the president's visit to Afghanistan. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, the Republican party (presumptive) presidential nominee, supported the trip. He said, quote Our troops and the American people deserve here from our president about what is (at stake) in this war. But US senator James I. for the republican from Oklahoma said this visit is more about politics. Quote,clearly, this is campaign related, this trip to Afghanistan is an attempt to sure up the president's national security credentials. He said.
One of Governor Romney's primary opponents is officially dropping out the Republican race former US speaker the House Newt Gingrich announced yesterday he is (suspending) his campaign. Gingrich, who won primary contests in South Carolina and Georgia, thanked to supporters. He also expressed his support for Governor Romney.
Couple days of ago, we had a story on Chinese activist Chen Guangchen. He escaped from a (house arrest). There were questions about where he was. The answer was in the US embassy in China. Secretary of States, Hilary Clinton is in Beijing right now. She is there for a meeting about (global issues) like economy and technology. But the news is that Chen was at the US embassy could (overshadow) that meeting. Chen has spoken out against China's government over human rights issues. That's something US officials have also raised concerns about. Chen left the US embassy to go to a hospital on Wednesday. But there are (conflicting reports) about how he left. Chinese officials say was Chen's decision. One of his friends says Chen was forced to leave. Later Wednesday, Chen told CNN he wants to leave China. He said he is worried his life could be in danger if he stays.
