Floods devastate Swat Valley village amid militant past
In Imam Dheri Pakistan floods devastate the Swat Valley area leaving villages wrecked and families stranded on collapsed homes. The disaster follows years of Taliban rule and ongoing fighting with the army, with 14,000 houses and 22 schools destroyed and aid flowing slowly amid security concerns. The US promises 10 million dollars in emergency relief as villagers seek food and shelter.
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Dutch end NATO combat mission in Afghanistan
The Netherlands becomes the first NATO country to end its four year combat operation in Afghanistan drawing political significance amid rising casualties and growing doubts about the war. Nearly 1,900 Dutch troops depart with Canada and Poland announcing withdrawals in 2011 and 2012 respectively signaling pressure on other European governments to scale back forces as the US plans to maintain about 100,000 troops.
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July death toll in Iraq highest since 2008
Iraqi officials report July 535 killed and 1,043 wounded, the deadliest month since May 2008, amid political deadlock and a resurgent insurgency. The toll includes 396 civilians, 89 police, and 50 soldiers with a series of bombings and shrine attacks raising the tally.
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