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Urgent: U.S. Defense Secretary says to seek funding for sustaining Afghan forces at 352,000 through 2017

Xinhua, March 24, 2015 Adjust font size:

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday that the Obama administration is seeking funding to ensure Afghan troops are maintained at its targeted peak level of 352,000 through 2017. Endite