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US troops killed in Afghanistan

Source: BBC South Asia

Kabul : Afghanistan | 2 months ago

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Three died in a roadside explosion, while another was shot by militants...In a statement, the US military said that all five servicemen died on Thursday. The year 2009 has been the deadliest for foreign troops since the US-led invasion overthrew the Taliban.

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News Source: Press TV | 2 months ago

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News Source: Times Online | 2 months ago

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News Source: Al Jazeera | 2 months ago

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News Source: United Press International | 2 months ago

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News Source: Reuters | 2 months ago

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