Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Afghanistan War News Updates -- August 2, 2011



Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 4 in Afghanistan -- ABC News/AP

A suicide bomber blew up his car outside a compound frequented by foreigners just after dawn Tuesday, killing four guards, as two other militants stormed the building in Kunduz city and engaged the Afghan police in a two-hour gunbattle.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault — the latest in a rising number of attacks in northern Afghanistan.

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More News On Afghanistan

Suicide bombers storm Afghan guesthouse, four killed -- Reuters
Four Guards Reported Killed In North Afghanistan Attack -- Radio Free Europe
Suicide attack kills three guards in Afghanistan -- AFP
Suicide attack kills four in Afghanistan -- ABC News (Australia)
Taliban target German security firm in Kunduz -- The Local

Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Suspected Insurgents -- US Department of Defense
NATO casualties total 330 in Afghanistan since beginning 2011 -- Xinhuanet
4 NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan -- Xinhuanet
Taliban having a 'bad year,' Mullen says -- UPI
In Afghanistan, plan sought in Oct for US exit -- Seattle PI/AP
Interpreters open to Taliban revenge once UK troops depart -- The Australian
In one tense district, Afghan crisis comes into focus -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News
Nato investigates BBC reporter's death in Afghanistan -- BBC
BBC asks Nato to investigate reporter's death -- The Guardian
BBC seeks inquiry into Afghan reporter's death -- Reuters
Face of Defense: Civil Affairs Soldier Makes Immediate Impact -- US Department of Defense
US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan: What you need to know -- BBC
Afghan president's senior aide quits -- Al Jazeera
Soldier who tried to blow whistle on Afghan civilian killings reaches plea deal -- Washington Post/AP

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