Bush to announce US troops levels in Iraq next week

The White House today confirmed US President George W Bush will announce his decision on future troops levels in Iraq next week.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2008 - 21:09

The White House today confirmed US President George W Bush will announce his decision on future troops levels in Iraq next week.

Military leaders have told Associated Press that Mr Bush has been advised by top defence advisers to keep 15 brigades in Iraq until the end of the year.

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