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Militants attack US base

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Militants attack US base

Militants tried to blast their way into an American base in eastern Afghanistan today, striking before dawn with rocket-propelled grenades and a vehicle packed with explosives.

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Motorcycle bomb kills civilians in Afghanistan

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Taliban bomb kills Kandahar mayor

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Afghan president's brother killed

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Afghanistan: More die in Koran-burning riots

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Nine killed in Koran burning riot
Afghanistan: Five killed in second Koran protest

At least five civilians have been killed in southern Afghanistan during a protest against a US church’s burning of the Muslim holy book.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2011

Death toll rises to 16 in Afghan attacks

The governor’s office of Kandahar province said today that the death toll has risen to 16 in a Taliban attack on the police headquarters in southern Afghanistan.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2011

Insurgents attack Nato air base

Insurgents launched a ground attack on Nato’s largest base in southern Afghanistan today, but did not breach its defences, officials said.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2010

Roadside bomb kills six Afghans; Dutch troops to withdraw

A minibus packed with civilians struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan early today, killing six on board and wounding nine, officials said.

Sun, 01 Aug, 2010

Roadside bomb kills six civilians

A minibus full of civilians struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan early today, killing six on board.

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