2011-05-27

Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Nine NATO service members were killed Thursday in Afghanistan, including seven U.S. troops among eight who died when a powerful bomb exploded in a field where they were patrolling on foot, officials said
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110526/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan

May 26, 2011
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has praised Iran's role in the reconstruction of his country, describing the Islamic Republic as the most trustworthy partner for Afghanistan.
http://www.aopnews.com/today.html