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Hidden jewel of Afghan culture by System in Politics visit site

Dan Cruickshank visits an architectural wonder which is under threat, the 12th century minaret at Jam in Afghanistan.

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7,000 more GIs to join Afghan war? by System in Politics visit site

The Pentagon is considering sending up to 7,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan next year to make up for a shortfall in contributions from NATO allies, the New York Times reported on Saturday.

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Pentagon Plans to Add Forces to Afghanistan to Make Up for Shortfall by NATO by System in Politics visit site

The Pentagon said the step would push the number of American forces there to roughly 40,000, the highest level since the war began.

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On the Afghan border, U.S. troops await the rockets by System in Politics visit site

KHOST, Afghanistan (Reuters) - In the beginning, Specialist Jose Ortiz and his partner Private Pedro Velez were not even told which way Pakistan was.