Washington, Muharram 2, 1437, Oct 15, 2015, SPA -- The US will extend its military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016, President Barack Obama announced Thursday, revealing a major policy shift from the planned withdrawal of most troops, dpa reported. Obama said the slower withdrawal of US troops will provide the best chance to achieve lasting progress amid a security situation that is "still very fragile" and risks of deterioration in some places. 2009," spokesman Josh Earnest said. -- SPA 20:09 LOCAL TIME 17:09 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w