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                    Militants Attack US Base in Afghanistan

   Officials in eastern Afghanistan say suicide bombers have attacked a
   U.S. base near the Pakistani border.
   Authorities say the insurgents struck the base Monday morning in
   Torkham, resulting in explosions and a gunbattle.
   There are no immediate reports on casualties.
   The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
   The Taliban has escalated its attacks in recent weeks, a surge that
   comes as U.S.-led foreign troops reduce their presence in Afghanistan
   ahead of a full withdrawal by the end of next year.
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