Afghan forces take key Helmand district from Taliban
Afghan forces have retaken a key southern district from the Taliban.
The battle was won as insurgents snatched three officers from their car, including a woman, and killed them, officials said.
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The battle was won as insurgents snatched three officers from their car, including a woman, and killed them, officials said.
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