In Afghan war, Obama looks for an exit

Washington (AFP) June 21, 2011 Since Barack Obama entered the White House, the number of US troops in Afghanistan has nearly tripled. But after nearly 10 years of war, the US president plans to unveil plans on Wednesday for the start of a withdrawal of the nearly 100,000 American forces on the ground. Here is a summary of how the conflict has evolved: -- WAR ON TERROR: 2001 Less than a month ...