U.S. helicopter believed shot down in Afghanistan; 2 killed:
The United States believes one of its armed helicopters was shot down over Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing both crew members on board, a U.S. Military official said. Ref. Source 3
US general apologises for killing 18 civilian in Afghan air strike:
"I know that no apology can bring back the lives of the children or the people who perished in this tragedy and this accident, but I want you to know that you have my apology and we will do the right thing by the families Ref. Source 5
Afghanistan: 21 killed including 3 U.S. Occupation force troops
At least 21 people, apparently including three U.S. Soldiers, were killed Wednesday by a suicide bomber who attacked a U.S. And Afghan military checkpoint in this provincial capital, Afghan officials said. Ref. Source 6
Taliban militants attack hotel near Kabul
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Taliban militants have taken some people including women and children hostage by attacking a hotel near Kabul, triggering a gun battle with Afghan security forces, BBC reported Friday.
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82 "insurgents" killed in operations in Afghanistan: gov't:
Afghan police and army, backed by NATO-led coalition forces, have killed up to 82 Taliban insurgents during operations in seven provinces within the past 24 hours Ref. Source 6