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    Afghanistan to sign deal allowing 10,000 US troops to stay in country

    Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai was sworn in Monday as Afghanistan's new president, replacing Hamid Karzai in the country's first transfer of power since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban.

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    The change in presidents will allow Afghanistan to sign a deal Tuesday to allow American soldiers to remain in the country past the end of the year, said John Podesta, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama. U.S. Ambassador James Cunningham was to sign the agreement, while it was not immediately clear if Ghani Ahmadzai or a lower member of government would sign it.

    The deal will allow about 10,000 American troops to stay in the country after the international combat mission ends Dec. 31. Karzai had refused to sign it despite U.S. threats of a full withdrawal in the absence of legal protections for American forces. U.S. officials have said that the delay in the deal's signing does not affect plans for next year.

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    http://bigstory.ap.org/article/617d8...on-afghanistan



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    Well, it is for cause of freedom.


    Iraq/Afghanistan wars disabled 624,000 US troops , Divorces up 42%, Foreclosures up 217%

    among militray families and communities.

    High human cost on top of $Trillions debt for future generations from neocons blunders of using military force for spreading equality, freedom around the world using false WMD/freedom claims.

    Divorce Rate Among Afghanistan, Iraq War Vets Increases by 42 Percent

    January 2, 2012|4:29 pm
    The divorce rate among military couples has increased 42 percent throughout the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, a recent study ...



    The 12-Year War: 73% of U.S. Casualties in Afghanistan on Obama's Watch






    September 11, 2013 - 4:38 AM
    By Dennis M. Crowley

    In total, 2,144 U.S. military personnel have given their lives fighting in and around Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (AP File Photo)




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    Why is this a surprise or even news? Both candidates said months ago they would sign it.

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    Karzai had refused to sign it despite U.S. threats of a full withdrawal in the absence of legal protections for American forces. U.S. officials have said that the delay in the deal's signing does not affect plans for next year.
    They seem to have had no doubt at all that they could topple their own formerly cooperative puppet...
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    You only want the freedoms that will undermine the nation and lead to the destruction of liberty.



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