Afghan forces battle Taliban for control of district - Khaleej Times

The Associated Press Afghan forces battle Taliban for control of district Khaleej Times KABUL - Hundreds of Taliban and Afghan government forces were locked in deadly fighting for control of a northeastern district that is home to 35000 people, an official said Wednesday. The militants captured western parts of Do Ab district in troubled ... Hundreds of insurgents capture district in northeast AfghanistanReuters AlertNet Afghan governor survives assassination attempt in violent southReuters ISAF captures Taliban's top leader for Helmand provinceLong War Journal Department of Defense -DVIDS -UPI.com all 87 news articles »