News results for "Helmand"

Karzai must crack down on graft, NATO chief says - Washington Post
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:16:36 GMT+00:00

Washington Post

Karzai must crack down on graft, NATO chief says Washington Post A Marine from the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion greets children during a patrol in Helmand province. (Erik De Castro) By Craig Whitlock Reports ... and more »

Global Insights: Helmand Exposes Wider Coalition Differences in Afghanistan - World Politics Review
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:05:48 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Global Insights: Helmand Exposes Wider Coalition Differences in Afghanistan World Politics Review Helmand province is the heartland of the Taliban insurgency (.pdf) in southern Afghanistan. Bordering Pakistan, where the Taliban has its base of operations ... American soldier killed in AfghanistanPress TV 2010 to be Afghanistan's deadliest yearABC Online Afghanistan Wartime Architecture September 2010Cryptome.org Las Vegas Sun -Telegraph.co.uk -The Associated Press all 1,832 news articles »

Soldiers killed in Afghanistan named by MoD - The Guardian
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:07:18 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Soldiers killed in Afghanistan named by MoD The Guardian So far 89 British troops have been killed in Helmand province this year, compared to 108 in 2009. Between 1 July and 15 August this year, 36 were seriously ... Royal Scots Borderer dies in Helmand blastScotsman Scottish News: Scottish soldier killed in Afghanistan firefight was 'brave and ...Scottish Daily Record Afghanistan: Battle blasts kill 2 British soldiersMirror.co.uk The Sun -Sky News -The Press Association all 392 news articles »

Helmand dam a monument to US challenges - Los Angeles Times
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:53:08 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Helmand dam a monument to US challenges Los Angeles Times US Marines are guarding the Kajaki Dam in northern Helmand province in hopes that a third turbine can be installed to provide electricity to Helmand and ... and more »

US Marines, British advisers at odds in Helmand - Washington Post
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:05:21 GMT+00:00

Washington Post

US Marines, British advisers at odds in Helmand Washington Post IN MUSA QALA, AFGHANISTAN US Marines and British civilian advisers are waging two wars in the hilly northern half of Helmand ... Warnings over US-UK Afghanistan mission rivalriesChannel 4 News Tactics pit U.S. forces against Britain'sKennebec Journal all 13 news articles »

Police Station Opens in Disputed Afghan District - New York Times
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:24:14 GMT+00:00

Police Station Opens in Disputed Afghan District New York Times ... United States Marines started operations to take control of that Taliban stronghold in southern Helmand Province, military officials said on Wednesday. ...

Afghan strategy must be re-drawn says think tank - Telegraph.co.uk
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:13:57 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Afghan strategy must be re-drawn says think tank Telegraph.co.uk British troops should withdraw from Helmand in Afghanistan and a new strategy should be developed to contain al-Qaeda, a leading think tank has said. ... and more »

Afghan Uniformed Police members open the first police station in the Helmand ... - Channel 6 News Online
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:29:48 GMT+00:00

Afghan Uniformed Police members open the first police station in the Helmand ... Channel 6 News Online KABUL (BNO NEWS) – Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) members on Tuesday opened their first police station in the Helmand province in Afghanistan, the NATO-led ...

Mastiff protects British soldiers from roadside explosion in Helmand - defpro
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:44:12 GMT+00:00

Mastiff protects British soldiers from roadside explosion in Helmand defpro Sgt Quinn's role as a Mastiff Group Commander means he has a team of ten men and two to three Mastiffs to command in Helmand province. ... Soldiers escape unhurt in bombingNews & Star all 2 news articles »

Military deaths - Kansas City Star
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:20:48 GMT+00:00

Tribune Review

Military deaths Kansas City Star 2 in combat operations in Helmand province. •Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher B. Rodgers, 20, of Griffin, Ga., died Sept. 1 in Helmand operations. ... NC-based Marine from Pa. killed in AfghanistanCentre Daily Times Area Marine killed fighting in AfghanistanThe Tribune-Democrat 1/8 deploys to AfghanistanJacksonville Daily News News & Observer -Firedoglake (blog) -13wmaz all 95 news articles »