U.S. plans to halt Afghan combat role early, Kabul surprised (Reuters)

Posted on the February 2nd, 2012 under General News by admin

A Marine carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Marine Sgt. William C. Stacey of Redding, Calif., upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. The Department of Defense announced the death of Stacey who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Reuters – The United States appears to have taken Kabul by surprise by announcing plans to end its Afghan combat role earlier than expected, and coinciding with a secret report that the Taliban is confident it can grab back control of the ravaged country.



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