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No Early Pull-Out for British Troops in Afghanistan
Voice of America January 28, 2012 No Early Pull-Out for British Troops in Afghanistan VOA News British Prime Minister David Cameron told reporters Saturday he has no plans to pull his country's combat troops from Afghanistan before the current deadline expires. Afghanistan's Hamid Karzai thanks UK for 'sacrifice'BBC News David Cameron rebukes France over plans for early troop withdrawal from …Telegraph.co.uk France plans early Afghanistan withdrawalABC Online Sky News Australia -Washington Post all 1,256 news articles » |
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UK soldier killed in Afghanistan named by MoD
BBC News A British soldier shot dead in Afghanistan has been named as Lance Corporal Gajbahadur Gurung by the Ministry of Defence. The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was shot on Friday in the Khar Nikah area of Helmand. Gurkha killed in Afghanistan namedBritish Forces News British Soldier 'Was A Born Leader Of Men'Sky News Brit soldier killed in Afghanistan is namedThe Sun Rutland and Stamford Mercury all 15 news articles » |
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British soldier shot dead by insurgents in Afghanistan
The Guardian Britain's military says a UK soldier has been shot dead by insurgents in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence says the soldier from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment was shot on Friday during a foot patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj district of … Soldier shot dead in AfghanistanThe Press Association British Soldier Dies In AfghanistanSky News Breaking news Yorkshire Regiment soldier shot dead in AfghanistanThe Press, York Washington Post -GlobalPost all 311 news articles » |
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Soldier dies at Afghanistan base
The Press Association A British soldier has died at a base in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence said the death of the serviceman, from 200 Signals Squadron, at a Nato patrol base in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province was not thought to be the result … Death of UK soldier in Afghanistan sparks investigation UK probes soldier death in Afghanistan base British soldier dies at NATO base in southern Afghanistan |
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Afghanistan: Report of Molestation by British Troops Is Being Investigated
New York Times The British Defense Ministry said Wednesday that the Royal Military Police had begun an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by two servicemen in Afghanistan after a report of child abuse. The British newspaper The Sun reported that … UK troops arrested over Afghanistan child abuse claimsBBC News Hamid Karzai condemns alleged Afghan child abuse by British soldiersTelegraph.co.uk UK defense ministry investigates as media reports 2 soldiers abused children …Washington Post Reuters -Voice of America -ABC Online all 438 news articles » |
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UK troops arrested over Afghanistan child abuse claims
BBC News "We are aware that an allegation has been made concerning alleged inappropriate behaviour by two servicemen in Afghanistan," said a spokeswoman. "The Royal Military Police (Special Investigations Branch) has launched an investigation into this. … Afghanistan needs £165 million a year from Britain after troops leaveTelegraph.co.uk UK defense ministry investigates as media reports 2 soldiers abused children …Washington Post Two UK soldiers arrested after Afghan child abuse reportReuters Voice of America -ABC Online all 525 news articles » |
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Afghanistan soldier photos 'show effect of war'
BBC News By Dan Cairns The heavy toll of fighting in Afghanistan can be seen in a set of photos showing UK soldiers before, during and after their tour of duty. They were taken by photographer Lalage Snow who met the soldiers from 1st Battalion the Royal … Faces of war: Britain's brave soldiers reveal the suffering and fortitude …Daily Mail |
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Q and A: UK rendition allegations
BBC News In the aftermath of 9/11, the US and others invaded Afghanistan in an attempt to crush al-Qaeda. The British government was among those aiding the US mission because of a mutual interest in targeting Islamist extremism. Some of the individuals seized … Britain Says Spies Will Not Face Torture ChargesNew York Times UK spies will face criminal inquiry over LibyaAtlanta Journal Constitution MI5 and MI6 cleared over torture allegations but CPS launches new illegal …Telegraph.co.uk San Francisco Chronicle all 551 news articles » |
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Soldier killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
Mirror.co.uk by Reporter, Sunday Mirror 1/01/2012 A BRITISH soldier has been killed by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol in Afghanistan. The member of 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment – who has not been named – was fatally injured on Friday in Nahr-e Saraj, … UK soldier killed in AfghanistanBBC News Eleventh Georgian Soldier Dies in AfghanistanCivil Georgia Eleventh Georgian soldier killed in AfghanistanAFP Telegraph.co.uk -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 191 news articles » |
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Frontline soldiers given gift parcels and treated to a carol service
Daily Mail More than eight tonnes of food was imported from the UK to Afghanistan so soldiers on the frontline could enjoy Christmas, despite being thousands of miles from their families. Five tonnes of turkey and gammon and a tonne of sprouts were polished off … Armed Forces Chief Warns Over AfghanistanSky News Head of the Army pays Christmas tribute to British troops in AfghanistanTelegraph.co.uk Afghanistan: Troops Enjoy Festive Dinner During Christmas Deployed AbroadHuffington Post UK The Press Association -Mirror.co.uk all 389 news articles » |