KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Last year was the deadliest on record for civilians in the Afghan war, with 3,021 killed as insurgents ratcheted up violence with suicide attacks and roadside bombs, the United Nations said Saturday....
Un: Civilian Deaths In Afghan War Hit Record High
By KAY JOHNSON, Associated Press
Sat, 02/04/2012 - 4:46am
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