Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Obama Warns Karzai of a Pullout, But Keeps US Options Open - Wall Street Journal

Updated Feb. 25, 2014 8:02 p.m. ET



WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama told Afghanistan's leader, Hamid Karzai, that the U.S. was preparing for a full troop withdrawal by year's end, but opened the door to reaching an accord with Mr. Karzai's successor for soldiers to remain.


Tuesday's move effectively pushes back the timing of a final White House troop decision until later this year, following Afghan elections. Mr. Karzai, in refusing to sign the security accord, has...









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