In the United States, there were intensified calls for some kind of troop reduction.

The issue of possible American troop reductions was not raised.

India says troop reduction can begin only when the militants lay down their weapons.

The military says its plans would spare massive numbers of forced troop reductions.

Earlier this year, military officials discussed the possibility of making substantial troop reductions by early 2006.

With no sign yet of a troop reduction in Iraq, the costs are likely to exceed $80 billion in 2006.

With base closings, troop reductions and budget cuts, are we still able to?

"As the Iraqis become more capable, and they have a bigger number, one would think we'd be able to continue" troop reductions.

But talk of Soviet troop reductions is a delicate political issue here.

The British defense minister announces a pause in troop reductions.