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Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight

The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.

By Megan Eckstein and Irene Loewenson

12 months ago

5 missiles hit Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties

Two Iraqi security officials said the missiles hit only a few yards from where U.S. forces are stationed.

3 years ago

Taliban kill, abduct dozens of ex-officers: rights group

Human Rights Watch said the promised amnesty has not stopped local commanders from retaliating against former members of the army, police and intelligence services.

By Lee Keath

3 years ago

Taliban sweep across Afghanistan’s south, take 3 more cities

The insurgents have taken 18 of the country’s 34 provincial capitals in recent days, including its second- and third-largest cities, Herat and Kandahar.

4 years ago

‘Distressingly high’ levels of violence threatens Afghan peace process, says US envoy

A deadly suicide car bombing Sunday came after the Taliban agreed on Friday to halt its attacks in Afghanistan's Helmand province on condition the U.S. stop airstrikes in the area.

5 years ago

Taliban to suspend attacks in Helmand after US pledges to halt strikes

The Taliban pledge came after a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. Austin Miller, commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a Taliban figure familiar with the discussions said.

5 years ago