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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.

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Food crisis leaves Afghans desperate by System in Politics visit site

Rising global food prices have hit few places as hard as Afghanistan,  fueling anger against the U.S.-backed government. In the south, officials fear it could boost recruitment for the Taliban insurgency.

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Blast 'targets' pro-Taleban group by System in Politics visit site

At least one person dies and many are hurt in a blast at a pro-Taleban group's office in Pakistan, officials say.

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Report: Taliban strengthens in Afghanistan by System in Politics visit site

The Taliban in Afghanistan -- whose government was toppled by U.S.-led forces after the September 11, 2001, attacks -- has strengthened its military and technical capabilities even while suffering heavy combat losses, says a State Department report.