France announced they will pull all non-military personnel out of Afghanistan!

Germany will pull out all expert advisers working in Kabul!  This follows similar moves by the U.S. and United Kingdom.

Also, the airport at Jalalabad has been hit by a huge explosion.  Afghan police say many casualties.  “Taliban” say it was vengeance for Qur’an burnings, they say some U.S. led forces were killed.  It’s been confirmed that at least nine Afghans were killed.

NATO forces blocked off area around the airport. The airport also serves as a base for U.S. led forces.

The Defense Minister, and Interior Minister of Afghanistan have canceled their planned trip to visit with U.S. military officials at the Pentagon.  U.S. Defense Secretary, Leon Panetta, says he “understands”.