Reuters Photojournalism
Our day's top images, in-depth photo essays and offbeat slices of life. See the best of Reuters photography. See more | Photo caption
The Afghan Army
The many faces of the Afghan National Army, which has taken over security of the country from NATO. Slideshow
Sponsored Links
Defense chief called pastor on Koran-burning plan
WASHINGTON |
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates called a Christian pastor on Thursday to ask him not to proceed with plans to burn the Koran, which had drawn international condemnation, the Pentagon said.
Gates' call came before the announcement by Terry Jones, who heads the tiny Dove World Outreach Center church in the Florida university town of Gainesville, that he had decided to call off his plan.
- Tweet this
- Link this
- Share this
- Digg this
- Reprints
Comments (0)
This discussion is now closed. We welcome comments on our articles for a limited period after their publication.
Follow Reuters