The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Thursday that he believes there should be no American troop drawdowns in 2013, leaving the total at the 68,000 that will remain following scheduled withdrawals this year. Read full article >>
U.s. General Backs Plan To Pause Afghan Drawdown In 2013
Karen DeYoung, Washington Post
Thu, 03/22/2012 - 8:38am
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