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    Earlier, Obama held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and officials said Afghanistan was discussed. "We appreciate the sacrifices of German soldiers in Afghanistan, and our common work there to bring peace and stability to Afghanistan and to create the environment in which the Afghan people themselves can provide for their own security" Obama said in brief comments to reporters. Full Article at Reuters Alert Net
    We appreciate the sacrifices of German soldiers in Afghanistan, and our common work there to bring peace and stability to Afghanistan and to create the environment in which the Afghan people themselves can provide for their own security
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: Reuters Alert Net 1 month ago
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Europe reluctant to send more troops to Afghanistan
  1. Honestly in Europe there is not great enthusiasm for sending more troops to Afghanistan. That is the public opinion situation in Europe
    SOURCE: Reuters Alert Net 1 month ago

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