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Tuesday, 6 January 2009
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Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Two British Royal Marines have been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday, as a poll indicated most Britons think troops should be brought home soon.
13 Nov 2008 |
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Suicide blast kills 11 in Afghanistan
A suicide car-bomber attacked a convoy of U.S.-led troops in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday killing 11 people, including a U.S. soldier, and wounding 58, the U.S. military said.
13 Nov 2008 |
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Europe could boost NATO Afghanistan troop levels
European nations could contribute more to NATO's mission in Afghanistan if Washington poured in more resources itself and provided a compelling strategy, the U.S. ambassador to NATO said on Thursday.
24 Oct 2008 |
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NATO's political will "wavering" in Afghanistan
NATO members are wavering in their political commitment to Afghanistan, one of the alliance's top commanders said on Monday, describing the nearly seven-year-old campaign against the Taliban as disjointed.
21 Oct 2008 |
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Commander says not losing Afghan war
NATO is not losing the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, but there are not enough troops to provide sufficient security for the people, the commander of international troops in Afghanistan said Sunday.
13 Oct 2008 |
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Afghanistan violence seen to be worsening
Violence in Afghanistan will escalate in 2009 unless the United States and other countries move quickly to counter an intensifying Taliban insurgency with troops and assistance, the top U.S. military officer said on Thursday.
10 Oct 2008 |
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U.S. to call for more NATO troops for Afghanistan
The United States will appeal to NATO allies on Thursday to send more troops to fight Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, despite the prospect of spending cuts because of the global financial crisis.
09 Oct 2008 |
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Afghan president calls on Taliban leader for peace
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has made a call for peace to Taliban leader Mullah Omar and has asked the king of Saudi Arabia to help in talks with the militant group responsible for a surge violence.
30 Sep 2008 |
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