US to boost troop strength in Iraq
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The United States plans to increase its military force in Iraq by 12,000 soldiers and Marines, bringing combat strength to the highest level since the invasion in 2003.
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America has requested the assistance of UK troops in Iraq, which would involve British soldiers operating outside the UK-controlled southern sector of Iraq, the defence secretary confirmed today.
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WASHINGTON - The United States is strengthening its military presence in Iraq to 150,000, ordering more soldiers to the country and extending the stay of some combat units already stationed there.
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Foreign minister to remind the US of its responsibility to help build Iraqi forces.
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Troop strength in Iraq is expected to stay at the current level of about 120,000 for at least two more years, according to the Army's top operations officer.
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While "formidable challenges" remain in Iraq, President Bush said Saturday, the United States will start shifting more troops into support roles &#151; in addition to the troop withdrawals announced last week.
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The U.S. Army expects to keep its troop strength in Iraq at the current level of about 120,000 for at least two more years, according to the Army's top operations officer.
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US forces in Iraq are being bolstered to their highest-ever level in the run-up to next month's election.
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The US military will boost its troops in Iraq to 150,000 this month, the highest level since the war began in March 2003, in order to improve security for scheduled Jan 30.
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US military commanders Wednesday announced that they would increase the number of troops in Iraq to 150,000 - the highest level since the March 2003 American-led invasion
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The U.S. military is weighing new directions for Iraq, including an even bigger troop buildup if President Bush thinks his "surge" strategy needs a further boost, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday.
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Two battalions totaling 1,500 82nd Airborne Division troops will begin flying to Iraq from Fort Bragg, NC, on Friday, triggering a major build-up of US forces to bolster security for January national elections in the country
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BAGHDAD , Dec 2 (MASNET &amp; News Agencies) - The United States announced plans to boost its forces in Iraq to the highest level since the invasion, as Prime Minister Iyad Allawi headed to Europe to rally support for next month&#39;s crucial elections and to
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The U.S. military will temporarily  boost its troop strength in Iraq to about 150,000 from a  current level of 138,000 to provide extra security for Iraqi  elections set for Jan. 30, defense officials said on Wednesday.
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Washington -- The US force in Iraq is about to expand to its highest level of the war. The Pentagon says the force of 138,000 today will swell to about 150,000 by the middle of next month.
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President George W. Bush has approved adding 4,400 more U.S. troops to a force buildup already ordered to try to bring security to Iraq, the White House said on Saturday.
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The government is expected to announce this week that it is sending up to 650 extra British troops to Iraq to boost security ahead of the January 30 elections, according to the Sunday Telegraph.