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Obama wraps up Afghan review, eyes final options (Reuters)

 
Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama is wrapping up deliberations on war strategy in Afghanistan and is considering final Pentagon options that include sending about 30,000 more troops, officials said on Saturday. (link)

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