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Pregnant soldier gives birth to baby boy in Afghan combat zone (+video)

Pregnant soldier: A British servicewoman became a mother Tuesday at Afghanistan's Camp Bastion, in the first instance of an active member of the British military giving birth in a combat zone.
Four American NATO troops killed in Afghan 'insider' attack (+video)

Four US troops serving with NATO were killed Sunday in a suspected insider attack in southern Afghanistan, in what is thought to be the second deadly instance this weekend of Afghan policemen turning on their allies.
Afghanistan: Six killed by insiders, insurgents blow up $180m in jets

Green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan have killed at least 51 international troops this year.
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Why Adm. Mike Mullen visited the South Pacific island nation of Tonga

Adm. Mike Mullen stopped at the South Pacific island nation on his trip home this week from Australia, where he attended security discussions.
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As Afghanistan war ramps up, one hospital hunkers down to treat soldiers – and Taliban

Medics at a British base in Helmand – the epicenter of the Afghanistan war – cope with sadness, stress, and the ethical pangs of caring for the ‘enemy.’
Troop deaths in Afghanistan rattle Britain

Despite a new poll showing firm public support, the deaths of eight troops in 24 hours last week is raising fresh questions about the end goals of the war.