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Scores of Taliban said killed in Afghan, NATO raid

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AFP) – Military forces fought major battles with Taliban just outside Kandahar city that Afghan police said killed more than 120 rebels, although the US military issued a much lower toll.Afghan and international soldiers raided what they said was a Taliban headquarters in an operation that started late …

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No health problems for SKorean ex-hostages

SEOUL (AFP) – The South Koreans who were held hostage for six weeks by Afghanistan’s Taliban have no serious health problems, a hospital official said Monday. The 19 Christian aid workers arrived home Sunday after Seoul government negotiators reached a deal for their release, and were taken to Sam Anyang …

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Iran Warns against New UNSC Resolution

Iran warned on Sunday it would “reconsider” its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the United Nations Security Council passes a fresh resolution to impose a third set of sanctions over its nuclear program.

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