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Bush to announce troop increase for Afghanistan
15 Feb 2007 14:46:21 GMT
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WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush will announce an increase in U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan in a speech on Thursday, a senior administration official said.

The official, without giving a specific number, said the increase was in preparation for an expected spring offensive from Taliban fighters in Afghanistan.

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