Eu-gates

LONDON - Public support for the war in Afghanistan will evaporate unless the nations leading the fight against insurgents can show by the end of this year that the 8-year war is not locked in stalemate, U.S.

BAKU, Azerbaijan - In a letter to the leader of strategically important Azerbaijan, President Barack Obama acknowledges the difficulties in the relationship between the two nations, but says he's confident the issues can be resolved.

ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT - U.S.