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2 NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan

9/6/2008 11:46:49 PM

Source: China Post

9 Australians wounded fighting Taliban

9/6/2008 11:42:57 PM

Source: Yahoo! News

15 killed in Afghan suicide blast, shoot-out

9/6/2008 6:46:49 PM

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

Two Nato soldiers killed in Afghan clashes

9/6/2008 2:52:53 PM

Source: WalesOnline.co.uk

Provincial intelligence chief killed in Taliban suicide bombing

9/6/2008 1:45:44 PM

Source: Afgha, Afghanistan

Photos of Taliban Posing in Dead Soldier's Uniform Shock Franc

9/6/2008 9:18:18 AM

Source: Fox 5 Atlanta WAGA

Suicide attack, clash leave 14 dead in western Afghanistan

9/6/2008 9:04:19 AM

Source: Monsters and Critics

Taliban ambush trophy photos shock France

9/6/2008 8:39:50 AM

Source: Globe and Mail

Afghan clash leaves at least 7 Taliban militants, 2 police dead

9/6/2008 7:55:12 AM

Source: People's Daily

'Chaaders' must for girls in Pak university

9/6/2008 6:33:09 AM

Source: Times of India

Blogs

Furor over photos of Taliban fighters with dead French soldiers' gear

9/5/2008 10:13:08 AM

Source: On Deadline

Brits Make a Cannoball Run

9/4/2008 3:05:46 PM

Source: Blackfive

The War on Drugs Hits Some Severe Snags

9/4/2008 12:36:06 PM

Source: Counterterrorism Blog

US Raid on Pakistan leaves 30 Dead; Pakistan Government Protests; 3 Canadian Troops killed in Afghanistan

9/4/2008 4:44:52 AM

Source: Informed Comment

In a war zone, who counts as a civilian?

9/3/2008 2:08:37 PM

Source: Foreign Policy Passport

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UK troops deliver Afghan turbine

9/2/2008 9:00:27 AM

Source: BBC Video World

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