Europe wary of Obama’s plans for escalating military effort in Afghanistan

At least 36 people are dead as a result of half a dozen car bombs in and around Baghdad Monday. Four of the attacks struck around open market areas during morning hours; the majority of the car bombs appear to have hit Shiite districts. As of air-time, no group has taken responsibly for the attacks. Meanwhile, President Obama’s foreign policy focus continues to be Afghanistan. As he tours around Europe pressing for support, his Ambassador to the region is in Afghanistan meeting with government officials. Washington Editor Leigh Ann Caldwell reports that there is popular support for diplomacy and aid, but European nations are wary about escalating a military war.