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December 22, 2015

Afghanistan: 6 U.S. Soldiers Killed by Suicide Bomber
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In news from Afghanistan, six U.S. soldiers have been killed by a
suicide bomber on a motorcycle in Bagram. Two other soldiers and a U.S.
contractor were wounded. Afghan police may also have been injured. The
Taliban has claimed responsibility. It was the deadliest attack on
Americans in Afghanistan since August. It comes amid fierce fighting in
southern Helmand province, where the Taliban has overrun a key district.


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