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A bitterly-fought British military operation in southern Afghanistan has ended in success with the Taliban being driven out of a former stronghold, senior officials said today.

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British troops in Afghanistan have carried out one of the biggest air operations of modern times, the Ministry of Defence said.

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A British marine was killed in southern Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, the Ministry of Defence in the UK said today.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2008

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THEY say some go beyond the call of duty, but a British councillor is managing his constituency from Afghanistan while serving with the Parachute Regiment, it emerged yesterday.

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