Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Afghanistan War News Updates -- April 14, 2010

AFTERNOON ATTACK - U.S. Army Pfc. Timothy D. Prescott returns fire during an attack on Combat Outpost Bari Alai in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2010. Prescott, a squad automatic weapon gunner, is assigned to Charlie Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment. International and Afghan forces fought off anti-Afghan attacks throughout the afternoon near Nishigam village. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Gary A. Witte

U.S. Exits Afghanistan's 'Valley of Death' -- Wall Street Journal

KORENGAL OUTPOST, Afghanistan—For five years, U.S. troops fought their way up and down the cedar-studded slopes of the Korengal Valley. The ferocity of the fighting inspired a videogame scenario, thrust the remote valley into the media glare, and famously forced a soldier to fight in his underwear. In all, 42 U.S. troops have been killed here.

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More News On Afghanistan

U.S. forces leave Afghanistan's Korengal Valley -- Washington Post
US forces leave Afghanistan's Korengal Valley -- AP
NATO troops leave remote eastern Afghanistan valley -- Yahoo News/Reuters
ISAF units realign in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province -- Combined Joint Task Force
Afghan city fears greater Taliban presence -- L.A. Times
18-year-old Afghan woman slain in campaign of fear -- AP
Gates Cites Importance of Preventing Civilian Casualties -- U.S. Department of Defense
US Commander Says Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan Undermine Military Mission -- Voice of America
Danish review pending on troop deployment in Afghanistan -- Earthtimes
German defence minister in Afghanistan: Berlin -- AFP
Army single mother ‘sought work in Afghanistan’ -- Times Online
MoD faces payout after female soldier wins discrimination case -- The Guardian

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