Michael Smith

Sunday Times of London

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Reporter on defense issues for the Sunday Times of London

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Britain's Defence Minister said today that "thousands" of British troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of next year.  Although he gave no firm timetable, Des Browne's…

British Announce Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Britain's Defence Minister said today that "thousands" of British troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of next year.  Although he gave no firm timetable, Des Browne's…

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