Person: Dan McNeill

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Leaked cables: Karzai and US dismayed by British Afghan operations

Britain’s military operations in Afghanistan have been harshly criticised by the country’s president Hamid Karzai, local officials and the American commander of Nato troops, according to leaked diplomatic papers.

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Commander warns Taliban could take back territory

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US: Iran supplying bomb parts to Taliban

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Taliban accused of using children as human shields

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UN Secretary-General visits Afghanistan

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Afghan villagers claim 40 civilians killed in clashes

Coalition confirms civilian casualties in Afghan battle

Coalition officials have confirmed that a battle between US forces and Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan caused civilian casualties.

Fri, 11 May, 2007

British general hands over Afghanistan reins to US

General Dan McNeill, the highest ranking US general to lead troops in Afghanistan, has taken command of 35,500 Nato-led soldiers, putting an American face on the international mission after nine months of British command.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2007

New Nato chief takes over in Afghanistan

The new commander of Nato-led troops in Afghanistan was installed in a ceremony in Kabul today.

Sun, 04 Feb, 2007

World remembers along with America

The world was almost united today as people around the globe reflected on last year’s terror attacks against the United States.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2002

US admits civilians died in air attack

The US commander in Afghanistan today acknowledged that civilians were killed in a US air attack and that a formal investigation would be launched to determine how and why.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2002