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Intel Report: Afghanistan Facing `Downward Spiral'

WASHINGTON -- The situation in Afghanistan now is the worst since the U.S.-led invasion of 2001 and the country is in danger of a "downward spiral" into violence and chaos, according to an intelligence report draft.

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Local Christians, Muslims, Jews Commemorate 9/11

Local Christians, Muslims, Jews Commemorate 9/11

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Three local congregations will gather tonight, to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Several Explosions in Pakistan's Northwest Kill 6

Several Explosions in Pakistan's Northwest Kill 6

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) -- Several explosions, reportedly caused by missile strikes from unmanned U.S. drone aircraft, hit a house and seminary linked to a key Taliban commander in northwestern Pakistan, officials said.

Afghan Commission: US Troops Were Fired On First

Afghan Commission: US Troops Were Fired On First

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- An Afghan army commander said that U.S. and Afghan troops were fired on first from a village where a government investigative commission says scores of civilians were killed, according to a report released Sunday.

Afghan Government Seeks Review of International Troops

Afghan Government Seeks Review of International Troops

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Amid allegations that large numbers of civilians have died in recent raids and airstrikes by foreign forces, President Hamid Karzai's government has demanded a review of the presence of U.S. and NATO troops in the country.

Taliban Turns Lethal: 101 US Deaths in Afghanistan

Taliban Turns Lethal: 101 US Deaths in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Taliban insurgents once derided as a ragtag rabble unable to match U.S. troops have transformed into a fighting force - one advanced enough to mount massive conventional attacks and claim American lives at a record pace.

Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Arms Complex Kills 59

Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Arms Complex Kills 59

WAH, Pakistan (AP) -- Twin Taliban suicide bombings at Pakistan's largest weapons complex killed at least 59 people Thursday, heightening the turmoil following Pervez Musharraf's ouster as president.

President Bush Defends Terror War in Speech To Veterans

President Bush Defends Terror War in Speech To Veterans

CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- President Bush is defending his line-in-the-sand approach to the fight against Islamic terrorism, following presidential rivals John McCain and Barack Obama in a speech to a major veterans group.

Pakistan Parties Ponder Musharraf 'Accountability'

Pakistan Parties Ponder Musharraf 'Accountability'

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- There's no immunity deal for Pervez Musharraf, though Pakistan's coalition government hasn't decided whether to pursue charges against the former president who resigned rather than face impeachment, the nation's law minister said Tuesday.

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