U.S. Troops Afghanistan
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Trump to announce U.S. troop drawdown from Afghanistan, Lindsey Graham saysDonald Trump could potentially reduce troop numbers to 8,600, down from the current estimated 12,000.WorldDec 16, 2019
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U.S. and Taliban enter into new round of peace talksThe talks will initially focus on getting a Taliban promise to reduce violence, with a permanent cease-fire being the eventual goal, said a U.S. statement.WorldDec 7, 2019
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Taliban claims car-bomb attack in Kabul that left 14 dead, more than 100 hurtThe attacks came a day after a U.S. envoy and the Taliban reported progress in their talks on negotiating an end to the nearly 18-year war.WorldAug 7, 2019
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Acting U.S. secretary of defence makes surprise first visit to AfghanistanPat Shanahan, the recently installed acting secretary of defence, said he has no orders to reduce the U.S. troop presence, although officials say that is at the top of the Taliban’s list of demands in exploratory peace negotiations.WorldFeb 11, 2019
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