US troops to use ‘eavesdropping spy planes’ in AfghanistanKabul, Dec. 22 (ANI): US troops stationed in Afghanistan will soon use spy planes, that will provide them crucial information about Al Qaeda and the Taliban, with the help of its technology that can capture still images, video and even eavesdrop. Karzai asks for investigation into killing of cousin in reported family feud
Karzai orders investigation into cousin’s slaying Karzai says killing of cousin in reported family feud will be investigated
Karzai to investigate cousin’s killing KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Tuesday he has asked the interior ministry to investigate the killing of one of his young relatives in what was reportedly a family feud. Taliban clash with police in eastern Afghan city, 2 militants die3 militants killed as Taliban storm Afghan police unitKABUL - Afghan security forces killed three militants Monday after a group of Taliban fighters attacked a police station in eastern Afghanistan, officials said. UK general admits NATO has lost initiative against TalibanTaliban gunmen assault downtown building in eastern Afghan city; gunbattle ongoing
Taliban clash with police in eastern Afghan city Three strikes by Afghan and NATO forces in Afghanistan kill 21 militants
21 militants killed in Afghan operations KABUL — The Afghan Defense Ministry says 21 militants have been killed in three separate operations in the Central Asian country’s fight to combat the resurgent Taliban. Suicide bomber attacks tribal leaders meeting, 9 wounded
Suicide bomber attacks tribal leaders meeting Top UN official proposed to replace ‘tainted’ Karzai with a US-friendly figureKABUL - A top UN official in Afghanistan had proposed a plan to replace President Hamid Karzai with a more Washington-friendly figure three months ago - when the widespread fraud in the presidential election was becoming clear. Terrorism tracking group: Taliban to release new video of US soldier captured in Afghanistan
Terror monitor: Tape of captured US soldier due Three bomb attacks kill 15 in Afghanistan (Fourth Lead)KABUL - Two suicide attackers killed 10 people Tuesday while another bomb in eastern Afghanistan killed four local workers and one Nepali man, officials said. Top US military officer: Most of surge troops will arrive in Afghanistan by AugustEight killed in Kabul diplomatic enclave bombing (Third Lead)KABUL - Eight people, including four women, were killed and 40 were injured Tuesday in a suicide bombing in Kabul’s diplomatic enclave, officials said. Four killed, several injured in Kabul blastKABUL - A large explosion rocked Kabul’s main diplomatic and government residential district on Tuesday morning killing at least four civilians and injuring several others. Afghan Interior Ministry official: 8 killed, about 40 wounded in suicide bombing in Kabul
Afghan official: 8 killed in suicide bombing Five killed in Kabul bombing (Second Lead)KABUL - Afghan President Hamid Karzai said five people, including two women, were killed in a suspected suicide attack at the diplomatic enclave of Kabul Tuesday. Afghan Public Health Ministry says 5 killed, 31 wounded in suicide bombing in Kabul
Afghan ministry: 5 killed in suicide bombing Explosion rocks diplomatic enclave in KabulKABUL - A massive explosion rocked the diplomatic enclave of the Afghan capital Kabul Tuesday, causing unknown casualties and damage to several cars and houses, a police official said. Blast rocks diplomatic enclave in Afghan capitalKABUL - A massive explosion rocked the diplomatic enclave of Kabul city Tuesday, causing unknown casualties and damage to several cars and houses, a police official said. Suicide bomb explosion near hotel in Kabul
Suicide bomb blast near hotel in Kabul KABUL — A suicide bomb explosion Tuesday in Afghanistan’s capital damaged a hotel frequented by foreigners, a government official said. The extent of casualties was not immediately clear. Large explosion near hotel frequented by foreigners in Afghan capital
Large explosion near hotel in Kabul KABUL — A large explosion hit in the vicinity of a hotel in Kabul that is frequented by foreigners. Top US military officer says Taliban insurgency harder to defeat than a year ago
Top US officer: Taliban harder to defeat KABUL — The top U.S. military officer said the Taliban-led insurgency in Afghanistan is harder to defeat now than it was a year ago, and said he will take up concerns about strengthening ties to al-Qaida with government leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Big new US deployment to Afghanistan could take nearly a year, not six months, general saysmore images US general in Afghanistan says some American troops will arrive there late than expected
Gen: Some troops will arrive later in Afghanistan Two attacks kill 16 policemen in AfghanistanKABUL - At least 16 policemen were killed in two attacks by insurgents in Afghanistan Monday, officials said. Top Pentagon military officer visits Afghanistan as US military buildup begins
Top Pentagon officer visits Afghanistan KABUL — The Pentagon’s top military officer is visiting Afghanistan just as the first of the 30,000 U.S. reinforcements are starting to deploy to the 8-year-old war. Top UN official in Afghanistan wants to leave when 2-year contract expires in March
Top UN official in Afghanistan wants to leave Blast kills child, wounds at least 12 at wedding in eastern Afghanistan
Blast kills child, wounds 12 at Afghan wedding Gates tells Afghan soldiers US will be their partner for long time
Gates: US to be Afghan partner for long time |