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March 19, 2010

US Begins New Offensive in Afghanistan
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In Afghanistan, the US military says it’s in the early stages of a major
new offensive in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar. US forces have
begun securing key areas ahead of an intensified military assault
expected in the coming weeks.



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