Topic: Farah Province
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Another NATO soldier killed by Afghan comrade-in-arms
An Afghan police officer shot and killed the soldier Sunday, making it the ninth 'green-on-blue' killing in 11 days.
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Terrorism & Security Number of NATO forces killed by Afghan recruits hits new high
The number of 'green-on-blue' attacks in Afghanistan this year has surpassed that of all 2011, eroding trust and deepening concern about the security transition.
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In Pictures: US troops overseas
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How one Afghan village fended off a Taliban advance
Locals who beat back a Taliban advance Saturday now say they fear Taliban retribution and potentially losing control of the area without Afghan government assistance.
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Obama's Afghanistan speech: How it sounded to Afghans
Obama’s Afghanistan speech set a timeline for withdrawal, but some Afghans worry that by sending more troops the US aims to occupy their country – a fear the Taliban may use to recruit fighters.
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US failure 'likely' caused Afghan civilian deaths, says report
Mistakes in the way airstrikes were carried out in Farah Province last month may have led to the deaths of 26 Afghans, according to a Pentagon investigation released Friday.
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US fights Taliban on another front: public relations
As Afghan insurgents exploit popular anger at civilian deaths, the US is hitting back with its own message.
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Pakistan's sharia cease-fire: I knew it wouldn't work, Zardari says
Political and military leaders in the region try to look to the positive as Taliban fighters entrench in Pakistan's Swat Valley.
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Obama's tour of Afghanistan renews debate about US role
The presidential candidate met officials and soldiers here this weekend at the start of a global tour.
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