News Source: The Boston Globe
| 3 months ago
Afghanistan, with contributions from more than 40 countries, although around half of them are American. Germany, France and Italy to increase their numbers much above current levels. A roadside bomb killed four U.S. troops on Thursday in the...
News Source: Al Sharq Al Awsat
| 3 months ago
Three British soldiers have been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Friday. The soldiers, from the Parachute Regiment, were travelling in a vehicle in Helmand province when they were ambushed by a...
News Source: The Courier-Mail
| 3 months ago
A US military spokesman said the incident took place in Helmand province in the south. But spokeswoman Lieutenant Commander Christine Sidenstricker later said it took place in a nearby area to the west. International Security and Assistance force...
News Source: Hindustan times
| 3 months ago
Afghanistan and then ambushed by insurgents, the alliance force said on Friday. Thursday's killings exacerbate a bloody start to the month for international troops helping quell an extremist insurgency, with 15 others killed so far, according to...
News Source: Simi Valley - Moorpark Examiner
| 3 months ago
Attacks killed at least 75 troops from the U.S. and other international military forces in July, the highest death toll for a single month since 2001, according to military reports. Afghan officials said roadside bombs had killed five policemen and...
News Source: Tulsa World
| 3 months ago
Afghan children stand next to a U.S. soldier from the 5th Striker Brigades as he guards a road in a village on the outskirts of Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, on Thursday. Thousands of U.S. troops are deploying in southern Afghanistan as part of an effort...