Struggling Afghan forces took three northern districts from the Taliban. But the cost was high, and troops depend on American airstrikes to hold on.
Tag: Turkmenistan
Taliban Capture About 150 Afghan Soldiers After Chase Into Turkmenistan
The neighboring country forced the troops back across the border, officials said, in what is believed to be the biggest setback for the Afghan security forces since a Taliban offensive in August.
Clinton Envy, Mandela and a Horse: Glimpses From the U.K. Archives
Notes, memos and diplomatic cables detailing the workings of the British state were released from the National Archives.