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Ambush of French paratroopers near Kabul kills 10
SUROBI, Afghanistan - About 100 insurgents ambushed a group of French paratroopers, killing 10 soldiers in an area outside the capital known as a militant stronghold. In a separate coordinated attack Tuesday, a team of suicide bombers tried unsuccessfully to storm a U.S. base near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Nations:France Afghanistan Pakistan People:Nicolas Sarkozy Activities:Afghan Terror War Source:(AP)
2008-08-19
US provided air cover for French troops: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US military provided close air support to French forces who were caught in a fierce battle with insurgents in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 10 French soldiers and left 21 others wounded, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
Nations:France Afghanistan Lebanon Activities:Afghan Terror War Source:(AFP)
2008-08-19
Pakistan violence flares after Musharraf resigns
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition discussed Tuesday how to replace former President Pervez Musharraf and what to do with the man who ruled for nine years, while militant violence underscored the challenges facing the country.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan Turkey Saudi Arabia People:Nawaz Sharif Pervez Musharraf Activities:Anti-terror War in Pakistan Source:(AP)
2008-08-19
FBI admits missteps, but defends anthrax probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FBI officials defended on Monday the scientific evidence linking a U.S. Army scientist who committed suicide to the deadly 2001 anthrax attacks, but acknowledged missteps occurred early in its investigation.
Activities:2001 Anthrax Attack Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-19
Suicide bombers attack US base in Afghanstan
KABUL, Afghanistan - Officials say a team of suicide bombers have tried to storm a U.S. military base near the border with Pakistan. Six suicide bombers detonated their vests after being surrounded outside the base.
Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan Activities:Afghan Terror War Source:(AP)
2008-08-19
| Headlines |
- Ambush of French paratroopers near Kabul kills 10 2008-08-19
- US provided air cover for French troops: Pentagon 2008-08-19
- Pakistan violence flares after Musharraf resigns 2008-08-19
- FBI admits missteps, but defends anthrax probe 2008-08-19
- Suicide bombers attack US base in Afghanstan 2008-08-19
- US offers condolences over French deaths in Afghanistan 2008-08-19
- Taliban kill 10 French troops in Afghanistan 2008-08-19
- Musharraf exit unlikely to undo Pakistan militants 2008-08-18
- Musharraf resigns as Pakistan president 2008-08-18
- 88 die in Afghan violence; police deploy in Kabul 2008-08-17
- Worsening security affecting Afghan aid groups 2008-08-16
- Musharraf spokesman denies he's set to quit 2008-08-15
- Suicide blast in Pakistan's Lahore kills seven: police 2008-08-13
- Guantanamo trials put generals at odds 2008-08-13
- Guantanamo general slams bullying, 'spray and pray' approach 2008-08-13
- Ambush in Afghanistan kills 3 Western aid workers 2008-08-13
- Taliban claims bombing in Pakistan; up to 14 dead 2008-08-12
- Doctor examines Pakastani accused of U.S. troop attack 2008-08-12
- NATO force denies Afghan civilian casualty report 2008-08-12
- At least 100 said killed in Pakistan tribal region 2008-08-10
- Ivins remembered for intelligence, compassion 2008-08-09
- E-mail threat turns back plane to Japan 2008-08-08
- Microbiologist says she was stalked by Ivins 2008-08-08
- US weighs stepped-up military forays into Pakistan 2008-08-08
- Guantanamo jury gives bin Laden driver 5 1/2 years 2008-08-07
- U.S. plans surveillance buildup in Iraq, Afghanistan 2008-08-07
- Ivins was anthrax killer, US says; shows documents 2008-08-06
- Afghan roadside bomb incidents hit four-year peak 2008-08-06
- Bin Laden's driver convicted at Guantanamo 2008-08-06
- FBI used aggressive tactics in anthrax probe 2008-08-05
- Mistrial avoided, but no verdict yet at Guantanamo 2008-08-05
- Jurors to resume deliberations at Gitmo 2008-08-05
- Anthrax suspect's sorority obsession examined 2008-08-05
- Officials: Anthrax suspect obsessed with sorority 2008-08-04
- Changing lug nuts not a war crime, jury told 2008-08-04
- U.S. adds 30 days to Marines' tours in Afghanistan 2008-08-04
- Sealed papers describe DNA, other anthrax details 2008-08-04
- Jury begins deliberations at first Gitmo trial 2008-08-04
- Scientist: DNA led agents to anthrax suspect 2008-08-03
- Is another Bruce Ivins lurking in a biolab? 2008-08-03
- Bomb hits U.S.-led convoy outside Kabul, at least 1 dead 2008-08-03
- Therapist feared scientist poisoned people 2008-08-02
- Suicide latest twist in 7-year anthrax mystery 2008-08-02
- Once common on skin, anthrax is deadly in lungs 2008-08-02
- Pakistani Taliban denies Zawahri dead or hurt 2008-08-02
- U.S. agents can seize travelers' laptops: report 2008-08-02
- Answers in anthrax case may have died with suicide 2008-08-01
- Dead Army vaccine scientist eyed in anthrax probe 2008-08-01
- Roadside bombs kill 5 NATO soldiers in Afghanistan 2008-08-01
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