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The U.N. said it would temporarily evacuate hundreds of its international staff from Afghanistan due to deteriorating security, a sharp blow for efforts to stabilize the country.
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Times OnlineUN extends NATO force in Afghanistan for a yearThe Associated PressUNITED NATIONS — The Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to extend UN authorization for NATO's 70000-strong force in Afghanistan for a year, underlining the importance of protecting civilians at a time when the US and international commitment ...Some Democrats warn Obama against new U.S. troops for AfghanistanChicago TribuneMore troops in Afghanistan? Naysayers gain clout with ObamaChristian Science MonitorUN extends NATO force in AfghanistanUSA TodayFOXNews -U.S. News & World Report -ABC Newsall 7,186 news articles »
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guardian.co.ukSurgical Approach to AfghanistanWall Street JournalIf the mess in Afghanistan looks ever more like a dark cloud hanging over the war on terror, there's at least a small silver lining: The military and the Obama administration are having increasing success using covert operations and ...FOX News Poll: Americans Divided on Afghan WarFOXNewsMore troops for Afghanistan: When will Obama decide?Christian Science MonitorUS commander says Afghan war needs more troopsReutersNew York Times -MiamiHerald.com -The Associated Pressall 2,450 news articles »
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After three tours in Iraq, U.S. Marine Sgt. Andre Leon was used to brutal shootouts with enemy fighters and expected more of the same in Afghanistan.
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Times OnlineAfghanistan election ink safeguard fails detergent testguardian.co.ukVoters wash ink from their fingers using detergent outside Naderia high school in Kabul. Photograph: Jon Boone The main safeguard against fraud in today's presidential election in Afghanistan has failed at some polling stations in the capital, ...Afghans vote in second-ever electionCNN InternationalELECTION NOTEBOOK-Developments from Afghanistan, Aug. 20ReutersThree US soldiers killed in AfghanistanAFPThe Associated Press -Times Online -Telegraph.co.ukall 10,084 news articles »
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Four U.S. soldiers were killed by roadside bombs in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, the U.S. military said on Sunday, the latest casualties in an escalation of insurgent violence.
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Gunmen abducted 16 mine-clearing personnel working for the United Nations in eastern Afghanistan, a provincial police chief said Sunday.
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Insurgents have captured an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said on Thursday.
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U.S. Marines launch a major assault in the Helmand province of southern Afghanistan, hoping to drive the Taliban from the area.
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The Obama administration's strategy in Afghanistan favors increased development over sending more troops, an aide says.
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Experts fear Afghanistan can no longer meet its goals to remove landmines  because of an increase in fighting and a drop in international funding.
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