GIs Push Afghan Assault in Gardez Region
Hundreds of U S troops reinforced as U S led forces clash with al Qaida across eastern Afghanistan in a five day battle. Air strikes sweep rugged terrain while helicopters bolster firepower. Officials say enemy strength ranges from 600 to 700, with Afghan residents offered rewards for captured fighters.
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Afghan war shifts as UN judge cites civilian toll
Fierce fighting enters a fifth day as U S forces deploy reinforcements and Afghan troops for an offensive near Kabul. A Soviet missile exploded during peacekeeper efforts. two German and three Danish soldiers died and eight were wounded. The U N rights chief warns of civilian casualties. Paktia province offers a 4000 dollar bounty for al Qaida captures as scientists back the anthrax vaccine with calls for further study.
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European peacekeepers die in Afghan ordnance blast
Five Europeans were killed and seven wounded during an explosion at a Kabul weapons-collection point as a German led team prepared to destroy two Soviet SA3 missiles. Two deaths were German, three Danish. others were injured, with critical cases treated in Kabul.
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Afghan volunteers join U S forces in growing numbers
In Washington the commander says dangerous days lie ahead for U S forces. About 1000 Afghan fighters are aiding American troops with fresh units arriving from Paktia Logar and Ghazi provinces. Contact details for The Gazette are provided.
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