October deadliest month for U S troops in Afghanistan
In October, U S soldiers and an interpreter died in Kandahar province from two large IED blasts and gunfire, raising the month’s toll beyond earlier records. The fatalities, part of a broader spike as combat winds down into winter, underscore ongoing insurgent threats and the difficulty of protecting convoys and outposts.
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Russia reports first three HINT deaths in swine flu surge
Russia's health officials confirmed three H1N1 fatalities including two women aged 29 and 50 in Chita and another in Moscow. Officials stressed the situation is under control with about 1,300 cases since June and slow spread, though residents in Chita expressed worry.
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Waziristan offensive tests Pakistan army amid refugee fear
In South Waziristan the army fights to drive out the Taliban as residents fear speaking against militants. Refugees describe limited signs of ground assault, while Washington pressures Pakistan to curb militant groups. The operation, seen by some as a US-pleasing drama, hinges on civilian support and control of militant networks.
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