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1000 new Italian soldiers in Afghanistan

Rome, Italy - To take autonomous control of the western region of the country

Italy will send 1000 more soldiers in Afghanistan, while studying a decreased commitment to Lebanon. The new troops will be deployed in the Asian country in a 14-month time-frame through all 2010, practically approving the new Strategy of the United States. The decision, announced by the Italian defense minister, Ignazio La Russa, had been approved yesterday by the senate. "Our intention -La Russa...

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Rome, Italy, 12/04/2009 15:50
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