KABUL (AP) -- Avalanches roared down a mountain pass north of Afghanistan's capital killing at least 28 people and stranding another 1,500 in their vehicles on snow-blocked roads, officials said Tuesday....
Afghan Avalanches Kill At Least 28, Strand 1,500
By RAHIM FAIEZ, Associated Press
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 5:20am
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