Airstrikes, Injuries Underscore Greater US Involvement in Afghan Fight

Increases in airstrikes, U.S. injuries, and a wider range of authorities for U.S. troops are revealing a much more involved U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, despite a planned reduction of troops there by the end of the year. The top U.S. general in Afghanistan said Thursday his forces have carried out about 470 airstrikes in support of the government's efforts to rid the country of insurgents and terrorists. In fact, more weapons were employed through airstrikes in...

© La Voix de l'Amérique - jeudi 28 juillet 2016