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Pakistani Authorities Say 700 Militants Killed

Pakistani planes bombed suspected militant positions in a stronghold close to the capital Monday, pressing ahead with a fierce offensive the government claimed had killed 700 insurgents and had the Taliban on the run.

 

US denies 147 civilians killed in Afghan violence

US denies 147 civilians killed in Afghan violence

The U.S. military said Friday reports that as many as 147 civilians died in fighting involving American forces and the Taliban were "extremely over-exaggerated" and investigators were still analyzing the data collected at the site.

 

Taliban say U.S. reconciliation offer "lunatic"

Taliban insurgents rejected on Wednesday a U.S. offer of "honorable reconciliation" as a "lunatic idea" and said the withdrawal of foreign troops was the only way to end the war in Afghanistan.

 

Blast hits U.S. base in Afghanistan; Taliban claims responsibility

A car bomb exploded outside the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan and wounded three people Wednesday. The Taliban claimed ...

 

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