Britain's armed forces have paid a "very high price" for their involvement in Afghanistan , David Cameron acknowledged, as he flew in for talks with the country's new leaders. With the UK drawing to the close of its 13-year military involvement in the country, the Prime Minister said that Britain had gone "a long way" towards achieving its objectives there. Combat troops are set to leave the country by the end of the year. Cameron was meeting newly installed president Ashraf Ghani - who took office just four days ago - and chief executive Abdullah Abdullah. Cameron visited an air...
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