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US troops immunity post 2014 to be decided by Afghan elders: Karzai

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 16:21

Whether or not the American troops in Afghanistan would remain immune to Afghan law after 2014, would be decided by a national meet of elders, said Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

US forces in Afghanistan to shift to support role

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 09:36

US President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai agreed to speed up plans for moving Afghan forces into the security lead.

Taliban warns of ‘prolonged war’ in Afghanistan if US stays after 2014

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 14:18

The Afghan Taliban has warned of a prolonged war in Afghanistan if any foreign troops stay after the end of 2014.

Top US General offers post-2014 Afghan plans

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 13:20

A top American commander based in Afghanistan has submitted plans to the Pentagon that would keep 6,000 to 20,000 US troops in the war-torn country after 2014.

US reimburses Pakistan USD 688 million

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 10:51

The United States has decided to reimburse Pakistan USD 688 million for the cost of providing support for some 140,000 troops on the border with Afghanistan.

‘Afghan-Afghan talks’ right way to move forward: US

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 16:42

Talks will be held in Paris later this week between representatives of the Taliban, the Afghan government and those from the Northern Alliance.

Pentagon to send missiles, 400 troops to Turkey

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 17:42

The Pentagon says it will send Patriot air defense missiles and 400 troops to Turkey as part of a NATO force meant to protect Turkish territory from potential Syrian missile attack.

Post-2014 mission only at Afghan invitation: US

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 09:37

Any post-2014 mission would obviously be at the invitation of the Afghan government, the US says.

No decision on troop numbers in Afghanistan post 2014: US

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 10:36

The Obama Administration on Tuesday said that no decision had been taken on the US troop numbers in Afghanistan following the scheduled drawdown of 2014, dismissing media reports that suggested otherwise.

US wants 10,000 troops in Afghanistan post 2014

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 13:16

A post-2014 troop level of that size has been recommended by Gen John Allen, American media reports said.

US to make final decision within weeks on troop in Afghanistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 14:51

The Pentagon and the White House will make a final decision within weeks on how many American troops will remain in Afghanistan.

Obama committed to US troops withdrawl from Afghan

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10:12

The White House said US President Barack Obama is committed to the 2014 deadline with regard to complete security transition in the war-torn country.