Reuters: U.S. may reconsider Afghanistan troop cuts as NATO pledges support
The United States told allies on Wednesday it was reexamining plans to cut its troop numbers in Afghanistan next year, Britain said, as other NATO forces committed to stay on to help fight a resurgent Taliban.
President Barack Obama has planned to slash the number of U.S. troops from about 9,800 to 5,500 before he leaves office in 2017, despite calls from former commanders and envoys to halt the drawdown.
"Everyone has an interest that our effort there is sustained," Britain's Defense Secretary Michael Fallon told reporters.
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Update #1: US Said to Be Taking 2nd Look at Afghan Troop Reduction Plan -- AP
Update #2: U.S. plans billions in Afghan funding until 2020, seeks allies' help -- Reuters
WNU editor: These numbers are not going to be cut .... in fact .... the flow of money is going to continue (see above video) and these troop numbers may actually be increased .... Obama effectively restarts Afghanistan combat operations a year after officially ending them (Washington Times).
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