The US has more than 33,000 troops there supporting the military mission that began in 2001. Many of those troops will be coming home this year. The question is will some stay to train Afghan troops and help them fight terrorists. The US once Afghan president ? has signed an agreement about this. Because he hasn't President Obama is threatening to pull all US troops out of Afghanistan by the end of December. 

 

Why this is happening is because the US says is really running out of patience with ?. He's indicated he won't sign that security agreement that would be the legal framework for troops to stay there after the end of 2014. With no agreement US troops would have to go. They can't get them to sign so President Obama publicly now say plan for a full troop withdrawal.

 

A government official from Pakistan says that would be a mistake. He says without some US troops in Afghanistan, the country would have a civil war.

 

Time for the shout-out. What's the only South American country whose official language is Portuguese. If you think you know it, shout it out. Is it Argentina, Portugal, Brazil, or ?.There are several world nations whose official language is Portuguese, but the only one in South America is Brazil. That's your answer, and that's your shout-out.

 

Favela is a Portuguese word dating back to the 1940s. It translates to shanty town or slum, and an event coming soon to Brazil could bring a lot of money to some of Rio de Janeiro's Favelas. The FIFA World Cup, the biggest and most watched sporting event on the planet, kicks off on June 12th. It will play out in Brazil over a month and as the supply goes down for places where fans can stay. Demand goes up as do prices and opportunities. 

 

Some of the best ? in Rio from some of the cheapest rooms in town.World Cup fans take note. Rio de Janeiro's once infamous shanty towns of favelas have opened their doors to tourists. Dutch backpacker Michael ? says it's the only way to go.

 

If they want to see the World Cup, want to see some football matches and ? very ? Brazilian life. They should really come to a favela and just check this up.

 

?, the hostel along the beach which usually go for around 40 dollars will cost as much as 400 dollars a night. Many hotels will charge over 1000, but a bunk here ? will cost just 65 dollars, 4 times the normal price but still a bargain. 

 

Cheapest price around.

 

Still in many ways visitors really do have to slum it. Garbage piles up along the roads. Electricity, water and ? servicer are ? at best and transportation precarious, and then, their security. Just a few years ago, Rio's favelas were controlled by drug lords. Police have since stormed many of them, a so-called "pacification". Driving out armed gangs in an effort to make it relatively safe for residents and visitors.