Assault on Kandahar NATO Base in Southern Afghanistan

USA21 — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:32:36 +0000

Security tightened in Afghanistan following insurgent attack, injuring an untold number of soldier.

Third time in a week that insurgents have attacked Kandahar NATO base. As many as 100 insurgents — some with suicide vests — may have been involved — in the attack on the airfield. At least five rockets and mortars fire into the base. Small arms gunfire was also reported.

There are thousands of troops located at the air base, which is the largest in southern Afghanistan.

Journalist Michelle Lang Among Five Canadians Killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan Bomb Attack

USA21 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:44:47 +0000

WED DEC 30 2009 — A Canadian journalist Michelle Lang and four soldier were killed by and IED detonation while traveling with a provincial reconstruction team.

Calgary Reporter Michelle Lang

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Assault on Kandahar NATO Base in Southern Afghanistan

Journalist Michelle Lang Among Five Canadians Killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan Bomb Attack