Thursday, September 1, 2011

Afghanistan War News Updates -- September 1, 2011



August 2011 Deadliest Month for US in Afghanistan -- Voice of America

August was the deadliest month for the U.S. military so far in the decade-long war in Afghanistan.

A total of 66 U.S. troops died last month, topping by one the death toll for July 2010, which previously had been the deadliest single month for the United States in Afghanistan since 2001.

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More News On Afghanistan

August deadliest month for US troops in Afghan war -- AFP
This month America’s deadliest in long Afghan war: 66 troops dead, nearly half in 1 attack -- Washington Post
August deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan -- CNN
Combined Force Detains Haqqani Leader -- US Department of Defense
NATO Soldier Killed In Afghanistan -- RTT News
U.S. seizes 'moment' to flip Taliban -- USA Today
U.S. trying to capitalize on ‘moment’ to flip Taliban fighters -- Stars and Stripes
U.S. money is Taliban's No. 2 revenue source -- CBS News
Officer training academy to be built in Afghanistan -- British Forces News
Soldier 'gave life to save friend' in Afghanistan -- The Telegraph
First glimpse of Kabul compound since attack -- BBC
British Council's work in Kabul continues after attack -- BBC
Combat Pants Rushed to Afghanistan -- Military.com
Pakistani fertilizer fuels Afghan bombs -- Stars and Stripes
Will US exit strategy work in Afghanistan? Brutal valley emerges as test. -- Christian Science Monitor
US military deaths in Afghanistan -- Bangor Daily News

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