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Gates: Obama withdrawal plan meant as prod for Afghans

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Dec. 2, 2009
UPDATED: Top Obama administration officials said Wednesday that a plan to begin withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan by mid-2011 is intended to push that country's government to assume responsibility for the nation's long-term security but that President Obama will consider a midcourse...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa