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American secret warriors help Afghans
WASHINGTON – Working alongside Afghan rebels, small teams of Americans are on the ground in Afghanistan, giving ammunition, arms and advice to fighters they hope will overthrow the Taliban.
Italy to send 2,700 troops
ROME – The lower house of the Italian parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the deployment of 2,700 troops to the U.S.-led campaign against terrorism.
U.S. special forces not directing rebels
WASHINGTON – U.S. special operations soldiers working alongside anti-Taliban forces in northern Afghanistan are coordinating U.S. military support but not directing the land battle.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
• NATO airmen marvel at serving in the U.S.
• Successes and pitfalls of military action
• U.S. to help Pakistan seal border
• Opposition army is ragtag
Monday, Nov. 5
• Rumsfeld: Military operation won't take years
• U.S. military teams in Tajikistan
Saturday, Nov. 3
• British forces truly special, but up to Afghan challenge?
Friday, Nov. 2
• Islamic militants march in support of Taliban
• U.S. to send more troops
• Pakistan moves to crack down on unrest
• Bush: U.S. won't stop during Ramadan
Thursday, Nov. 1
• Food packets will be different color than bombs
Wednesday, Oct. 31
• Bush to discuss nukes with Putin
Tuesday, Oct. 30
• Lieutenant drops first bombs
• Rumsfeld confirms American troops in Afghanistan
Monday, Oct. 29
• Pentagon considering setting up Afghanistan base
• Taliban lying in wait, experts say
• Afghan residents hunker down for nightly air raids
• The hazards of fighting in Afghanistan
• Soviet documents offer disquieting insights
• Pentagon targeting caves, Taliban troops
• Ship's bomb factory keeps sailors busy
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