Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Taliban Kills 19 Afghan Soldiers Afghan officials say Taliban militants have attacked an army base in eastern Afghanistan, killing 19 soldiers and kidnapping seven. Authorities say two soldiers were wounded in the assault early Sunday in the Ghaziabad district in Kunar province. Officials say Afghan forces have launched a mission to rescue the captured soldiers. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/content/taliban-kills-19-afghan-soldiers/1857 353.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/content/taliban-kills-19-afghan-soldiers/1857353.html