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U.S. not expecting quick Afghan troop hikes by allies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. allies will likely wait weeks before deciding whether to send more troops to Afghanistan rather than responding immediately to President Barack Obama's coming announcement on U.S. forces, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Full Article
U.S. not expecting quick Afghan troop hikes by allies
* Obama announcement expected next Tuesday * Allies may wait until January before pledging troops WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. allies will likely wait weeks before deciding whether to send more troops to Afghanistan rather than responding immediately ... Full Article
U.S. not expecting quick Afghan troop hikes by allies
WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. allies will likely wait weeks before deciding whether to send more troops to Afghanistan rather than responding immediately to President Barack Obama's coming announcement on U.S. forces, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. ... Full Article
U.S. to tighten control of Afghan contracts- Gates
* U.S. eyeing tighter control of its Afghan contracts * Timing of "endgame" depends on situation on ground * Afghan mission "sustainable" despite some withdrawals (Adds comments by Gates, paragraphs 17-19) By Phil Stewart HALIFAX, ... Full Article
U.S. to tighten control of Afghan contracts: Gates
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - The United States must tighten control of Afghan aid contracts as a first step toward stemming rampant corruption, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday. Full Article
U.S. to tighten control of Afghan contracts- Gates
* U.S. eyeing tighter control of its Afghan contracts * Timing of "endgame" depends on situation on ground * Afghan mission "sustainable" despite some withdrawals By Phil Stewart HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The United ... Full Article
U.S. to tighten control of Afghan contracts: Gates
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - The United States must tighten control of Afghan aid contracts as a first step toward stemming rampant corruption, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday. Full Article
Germany to reassess Afghan troop levels next year
* Germany to reassess troop levels early next year * Levels will depend on Obama plan, action by Kabul * Germany is third-largest contributor to Afghan mission WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Germany, the third largest contributor to the NATO-led mission ... Full Article
Army suicides set to hit new high in 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Suicides in the U.S. Army will hit a new high this year, a top general said on Tuesday in a disclosure likely to increase concerns about stress on U.S. forces ahead of an expected buildup in Afghanistan. Full Article
U.S. Army suicides set to hit new high in 2009
* Army suicide rate nearly double U.S. national rate * Many suicides among soldiers who never fought abroad * U.S. military not near tipping point, top officer says (Adds Mullen comments, background) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Suicides ... Full Article
