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France's fast exit raises concerns in Afghanistan
Boston Globe KABUL, Afghanistan – France's call for a speedier NATO exit from Afghanistan reflects the depth of war fatigue in the West and raises fears that other countries in the US-led coalition will succumb to rising political pressure and pull their troops … Concerns over security in volatile regions of AfghanistanKhaama Press UK soldier killed in Afghanistan named by MoDBBC News Interview: Afghan analysts say France's early pullout to boost TalibanXinhua Baltimore Sun -gulfnews.com all 264 news articles » |
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Why night raids in Afghanistan should continue
ABC Online The US and NATO forces should resist the demand by the recent Loya Jirga in Kabul to stop night raids as this has been one of the most effective asymmetric counterinsurgency tactics since the war in Afghanistan began. Night raids are a highly sensitive … 2 NATO troops killed in southern AfghanistanBoston.com 2 NATO troops killed in southern AfghanistanSeattle Post Intelligencer 2 NATO troops killed in southern AfghanistanAtlanta Journal Constitution Christian Science Monitor all 249 news articles » |
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Ft. Hood soldier killed in Afghanistan
KVUE 18 at Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. by KVUE.com FORT HOOD, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier has died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. … Moline soldier killed in AfghanistanChicago Tribune Moline native killed in AfghanistanQuad City Times Moline soldier dies in AfghanistanRockford Register Star Chicago Sun-Times -KSDK -Charlotte Observer all 31 news articles » |
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Diggers may stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014
ABC Online Australian special forces might remain in Afghanistan beyond 2014, the year when all Australian troops were due to be withdrawn. In a Prime Ministerial statement to Parliament on the war, Julia Gillard warned Al Qaeda and other … Julia Gillard has told parliament troops may be withdrawn from Afghanistan …The Australian Gillard sticking to Afghanistan timelineSky News Australia PM says Australia's military training mission in Afghanistan could be …Washington Post The Canberra Times -Herald Sun -NEWS.com.au all 262 news articles » |
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Mila Kunis keeps her date with Afghanistan vet
Reuters Moore invited Kunis to the soiree in a YouTube video posted in July, from a base in Afghanistan. "Hey, Mila. It's Sergeant Moore, but you can call me Scott," he said in the video. "I just wanted to take a moment out of my day to invite you to the … Mila Kunis Keeps Promise to Be Marine's DateABC News Mila Kunis keeps promise to be Marine's dateThe Associated Press Mila Kunis attends Marine Corps birthday ball with sergeantLos Angeles Times Monsters and Critics.com all 501 news articles » |
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Tributes to soldier Richard Scanlon, killed in Afghanistan
WalesOnline A WELSH soldier killed by a bomb blast in Afghanistan was yesterday remembered as “one of life's great characters”. Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon, 31, from the 1st The Queen's Dragoons Guards died on Thursday when his … British soldiers killed in Afghanistan named by MoDThe Guardian Tributes to soldiers killed in Afghan bomb blastTelegraph.co.uk Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan named by MoDBBC News The Press Association -Times 24 -The Sun all 211 news articles » |
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Aurora soldier gets big welcome home from tour in Afghanistan
Chicago Sun-Times Terence Guider-Shaw~For Sun-Times Media Gary Wagner prayed for the safe return of his son from Afghanistan. “I feel pure joy — we are so happy to have him home,” the tearful father said. On Saturday, US Army Spec. Michael Wagner — the eldest of eight … |
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Afghanistan national assembly backs pact with US
CBS News (AP) KABUL, Afghanistan — A traditional Afghan national assembly on Saturday endorsed President Hamid Karzai's decision to negotiate a long-term security pact with the US but imposed some conditions, including an end to unpopular night raids by … Afghanistan national assembly backs pact with USBoston.com Afghanistan National Assembly Backs Pact With USABC News Afghanistan National Assembly Backs Pact With USNPR eTaiwan News all 352 news articles » |
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Taliban-affiliated website releases purported video of Kabul suicide bombers
CNN Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — A Taliban-affiliated website has released video that purports to show suicide bombers who targeted Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel in June preparing for the attack in the hills and studying a tiny model of the hotel in detail … |
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3 Million Facing Hunger in Afghanistan
Voice of America (blog) A group of aid agencies has warned that three million people in Afghanistan are facing hunger this winter. The organizations, including Oxfam and Save the Children, said Friday a drought earlier year has left communities with very little food. … Three million Afghans face hunger as winter looms: aid groupsReuters UK Afghan drought hit families could be cut off by extreme winter weather within …Reuters AlertNet |