U S plan signals pivotal phase in Afghan war
The United States moves toward a major assault on Marjah as NATO and Afghan forces seek a turning point. Gen McChrystal expresses cautious optimism while Taliban militants, expanding in number, promise continued jihad. Insurgent pressure contrasts with growing reconciliation talks amid stepped up Pakistan pressure and drone strikes.
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Outpost Keating Assault Traces U S Lapses in Afghanistan
The Oct 3 attack on Combat Outpost Keating in Nuristan left eight U S soldiers and three Afghan troops dead amid a 300 insurgent assault. An investigation blamed oversight failures and a delay in closing the remote base, noting high casualties and urging administrative action while NATO forces reinforce.
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Twin blast kills dozens among Shiite pilgrims near Karbala
Two coordinated blasts hit a crowd of Shiite pilgrims outside Karbala on Friday, killing at least 40 and wounding 150 as the religious observance concluded. A second attacker triggered a device in the ensuing panic. Similar attacks in Pakistan left at least 25 dead and about 100 injured.
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German Historians Push Annotated Mein Kampf Publication
German historians press for an annotated edition of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf as copyright nears expiry in 2015. Bavaria's Finance Ministry has opposed, but support grows with science minister backing the plan to curb misuse by neo Nazis through scholarly context.
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