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NATO sets target date for Afghan pullout, but Obama stipulates that it's a goal, not a commitment

As NATO allies agree to start handing over security to Afghan forces next year, Obama leaves room for the U.S. to keep combat troops in Afghanistan beyond 2014 if necessary.President Obama agreed with NATO allies on Saturday to start handing over responsibility for security in Afghanistan next year, setting a target date of 2014 for the Afghan security forces to take control completely.

 

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