War in shadows as US shifts Afghan fight to covert ops
After ten months of combat, U S officials say conventional troops largely finish in Afghanistan and the war moves to covert raids by Special Forces and CIA operatives. Small teams target Taliban leaders in the south and al Qaeda fugitives in Pakistan, with 7 000 U S troops serving as a deterrent and political presence.
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Afghan vice president Qadir assassinated in Kabul drive-by
Afghan vice president Qadir and his driver were killed when their Toyota Land Cruiser was fired on and crashed into a wall. A bodyguard was injured as gunmen fled. President Karzai summoned an emergency delegation to investigate, while U S officials pledged cooperation if asked. The death highlights Afghanistan’s volatile mix of regional power and warlord rivalries.
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