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FILE PHOTO: Former Mujahideen hold weapons to support Afghan forces in their fight against Taliban, on the outskirts of He...

World Aug 03

Taliban take much of provincial capital in south Afghanistan

By Tameem Akhgar, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

World Oct 17

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News Wrap: Afghanistan reports progress against Taliban forces

In our news wrap Monday, government forces in Afghanistan are reporting progress against Taliban forces in a key southern city. Also, the city of Aleppo may get a brief respite this week, after Russia announced an eight-hour “humanitarian pause.” But…

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World Jan 05

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News Wrap: Yemen fighting ramps up after shaky truce ends

In our news wrap Tuesday, Shiite rebels in Yemen blasted a city with a rocket barrage, while Saudi Arabia launched new airstrikes just days after a shaky truce ended. Also, an American soldier died and two other U.S. service members…

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Nation May 28

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‘Hell and Back Again’: What it Means to Lead Men in War, and Then Return Home

'Hell and Back Again': What it Means to Lead Men in War, and Then Return Home…

Nation Dec 02

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Gates: Afghans Need to Accelerate Stabilization Efforts

Defense Secretary Robert Gates talks to Jim Lehrer about President Obama's decision to deploy 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan after the new year.

Nov 04

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Taliban Link Explored in British Troop Deaths

Nick Paton Walsh of Independent Television News reports on a fatal attack in Afghanistan against British soldiers patrolling Helmand Province.

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Aug 28

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August Deadliest Month for U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

As August becomes the deadliest month for U.S. forces in Afghanistan, post-election tension continues to increase. A Washington Post reporter provides an update from Kabul.

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Aug 13

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In Afghanistan, Fighting Escalates as Election Nears

Fierce fighting continues in Afghanistan in the final week leading up to the presidential election. Jeffrey Brown speaks with NPR's Renee Montagne.

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Aug 12

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Marines Storm Taliban Stronghold Ahead of Election

Four hundred U.S. Marines stormed into the Taliban stronghold of Dahaneh in southern Afghanistan early Wednesday morning in a bid to secure the area ahead of next week's presidential election.

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Jul 09

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As Troops Continue Afghan Offensive, Focus Turns to Civilian Outreach

U.S. Marines pushed further into the Helmand province in southern Afghanistan this week, as word came of a truck bombing in a village south of Kabul that killed at least two dozen people. A Washington Post reporter gives an update…

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