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US rises to Taleban's challenge by System in Politics visit site

The US military responds to a threat of growing violence by the Afghan Taleban leader, saying militants will have nowhere to go.

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Afghanistan will get worse, McCain warns by System in Politics visit site

U.S. Sen. John McCain said Sunday that the situation in Afghanistan will get more difficult before it gets easier ? "just like the surge in Iraq was" ? as the U.S. prepares to pour thousands more troops into the country, including on the doorsteps of Kabul.

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U.N. Official Warns Afghanistan in Jeopardy by System in Politics visit site

The special U.N. representative for Afghanistan said military operations must focus on reconstruction and efforts to curb civilian casualties should be redoubled.

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Militant attack burns NATO supply containers by System in Politics visit site

Dozens of containers, possibly holding supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan, burned after militants attacked a Pakistani freight terminal with mortars and grenades early Sunday, according to Pakistani police officials.