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April 17, 2012

Australia To Withdraw Troops Early from Afghanistan 
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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced today Australia will
withdraw its troops from Afghanistan earlier than planned. Gillard said
troops would begin pulling out this year and most would be home by the
end of 2013. Gillard made the announcement two days after militants
waged a 18-hour attack on Kabul that left more than 50 people dead.

 

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