General John Francis Campbell (C), current commander of the International Security Assistance Force and United States Forces in Afghanistan, speaks to soldiers during a Christmas day visit on forward operating base Gamberi in the Laghman province of Afghanistan December 25, 2014. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Reuters: U.S. gives troops broader order to strike Islamic State in Afghanistan
U.S. military commanders have been given the authority to target Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Thursday, the first such order beyond Iraq and Syria, where the militants control parts of both countries.
The U.S. State Department said last week that it had designated Islamic State’s offshoot in Afghanistan, known as Islamic State-Khorasan, as a foreign terrorist organization.
U.S. forces could previously strike Islamic State in Afghanistan but it was under more narrow circumstances, such as for protection of troops.
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ASIA
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China braces for worst cold in 30 years.
AFRICA
U.N. agency eyes 50,000 Somalis returning from Kenyan camp.
At least 3 killed as Somali extremists attack restaurant.
Bomb attack kills six in Cairo.
Egypt intensifies crackdown ahead of Arab Spring anniversary.
IS claims attack on Egypt checkpoint that killed 5 policemen in Sinai. Egyptian police killed in Sinai checkpoint attack.
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Libyan lawmaker says unity government likely to be rejected.
ISIS attacks oil infrastructure near Ras Lanuf port in Libya, threatens sequel.
Armed men kill 3 gendarmes in Mali's central region.
Kenyan police kill 4 alleged Islamic extremists in shootout.
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U.N. council votes to reduce Ivory Coast peacekeepers.
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EUROPE
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Winter weather raises fears as thousands of refugees head to Europe.
Ukraine toughens position in negotiations to end conflict.
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Oil slump sends Russian Ruble to all-time low.
Thousands of Greek professionals protest pension reform plan.
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AMERICAS
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Colombia frees group of rebels to bolster peace talks.
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