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Japan TimesNews report · Nov 14, 11:34 PM
In reversal, Pentagon eyes smaller troop cuts across Europe
European allies had previously feared the U.S. might cut as many as 25,000 troops, but a smaller cut is now more likely.
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In reversal, Pentagon eyes smaller troop cuts across Europe
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What happened European allies had previously feared the U.S. might cut as many as 25,000 troops, but a smaller cut is now more likely.
The headline split The left frames it as "Pentagon considers smaller troop cuts across Europe in reversal". The center frames it as "In reversal, Pentagon eyes smaller troop cuts across Europe".
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Left / center-leftPentagon considers smaller troop cuts across Europe in reversal
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The Seattle TimesNews report · Nov 15, 12:52 AM
Pentagon considers smaller troop cuts across Europe in reversal
The decision rests with President Trump, who has repeatedly lashed out at European allies for not helping the U.S. and Israel with the war against Tehran.
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