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Obama: US lacks ‘complete strategy’ for training Iraqis

Obama: US lacks ‘complete strategy’ for training Iraqis ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Acknowledging military setbacks, President Barack Obama said Monday the United States still lacks a “complete strategy” for training Iraqi forces to fight the Islamic State. He urged Iraq’s … Continue reading

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US forces move into Iraq with security mission

US forces move into Iraq with security mission WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 300 armed American forces are being positioned in and around Iraq to help secure U.S. assets as President Barack Obama nears a decision on an array of options … Continue reading

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Mattis: Withdrawal plan gives enemy hope, sends wrong message to allies

Mattis: Withdrawal plan gives enemy hope, sends wrong message to allies WASHINGTON — Taxpayers and troops will receive something of a peace dividend under White House plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2016. The new strategy … Continue reading

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Analyst: U.S. Pulling out of Afghanistan at Worst Time

Analyst: U.S. Pulling out of Afghanistan at Worst Time A leading foreign policy analyst has written that “post-American Afghanistan” is becoming a “flashpoint”-not just in the region, but in the world, as emerging powers jockey for position amidst declining U.S. … Continue reading

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