1. Obama Announces Withdrawal Plan for Troops in Afghanistan
Just as rumors of negotiations between the United States and the Taliban were revealed, President Barack Obama announced that the "surge" forces he deployed to Afghanistan in December 2009 will all return home in the next 15 months. ... "Al Qaeda is under more pressure than at any time since 9/11," Obama said. ... Obama is coming through on the promise he made 18 months ago when he announced the surge at the U.S. ... This time frame, according to Obama, allowed U.S. commanders another two "fighting" seasons, with the majority of U.S. forces still in reserves (CNN). ... Defense Secretary R...
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