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No Afghan peace while Taliban have sanctuary: NATO by System in Politics visit site

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan will not be secure as long as insurgents are allowed to operate freely in sanctuaries on the Pakistan side of the border, a NATO spokesman said on Sunday.

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Pakistan forces widen drive against militants by System in Politics visit site

Paramilitary troops returned Sunday to posts they had abandoned months ago in the Khyber region as Pakistani forces widened their offensive against militants in the volatile tribal area along the Afghan border, an official said.

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UK soldier dies in Afghan mine blast by System in Politics visit site

A British soldier has been killed after stepping on a mine in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.

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NATO soldier killed in Afghan explosion by System in Politics visit site

An explosion in southern Afghanistan killed a NATO soldier on Saturday.