Bush rejects Afghan push for control of US troops

US President George W Bush yesterday said US troops in Afghanistan will remain under US control despite Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s request for more authority over them.

"Of course, our troops will respond to US commanders," Mr Bush said, with Mr Karzai standing at his side at the White House.

At the same time, Mr Bush said the relationship between Washington and Kabul is "to cooperate and consult".