Official: Taliban Overrun 2 Outposts, 15 Soldiers KilledOfficial: Taliban Overrun 2 Outposts, 15 Soldiers KilledDefense Ministry spokesman Col. Qais Mangal confirmed the attack but refused to discuss casualties.Associated PressAssociated Press
2 French Soldiers Killed Freeing 4 Captives in West Africa2 French Soldiers Killed Freeing 4 Captives in West AfricaFrance has 4,500 troops in a military force in the Sahel aimed at helping local governments fight Islamic extremists.Associated PressAssociated Press
Remains of 3 Troops Killed in Afghanistan Return to U.S. Remains of 3 Troops Killed in Afghanistan Return to U.S. The men were killed Tuesday by a roadside bomb in Ghazni province, where the Taliban is resurgent.Associated PressAssociated Press