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Embedded in America's Afghan war Pending

Channel 4 by Nick Paton Walsh | Aug. 17, 2009 (Special Report)

It is one of America's most besieged bases, stuck in a ruthless valley near the Pakistani border. It is hit every two to three days. They want to leave, but they cannot without handing a propaganda victory to the Taliban.

Channel 4 News has gained rare access to the front line of America's war in Afghanistan, spending several days at COP Keating, a remote outpost in Nuristan.

Sunk in the bowl of a valley, it is vulnerable to constant ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S.
Topics: War, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Foreign Policy, Taliban
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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Aug 17, 2009 - 3:01 PM PDT
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