Veterans' Long-Term Problems Linked to Traumatic Brain Injuries
05 December 2008
'Veterans' Long-Term Problems Linked to Traumatic Brain Injuries', The Los Angeles Times, 5 December 2008
EXCERPT: "Traumatic brain injuries, one of the signature injuries of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, can be linked to such long-term problems as seizures, aggression and dementia reminiscent of Alzheimer's disease, according to an Institute of Medicine report released Thursday. Even mild brain injuries, the...
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Afghanistan, Pakistan to Fight Al-Qaida Together
05 December 2008
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EXCERPT: "The leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed they need to fight terrorism together in Turkish-sponsored talks Friday aimed at reducing tensions over militant attacks along the countries' lawless border. 'We're decided to draw a joint strategy to fight al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations' Afghan President...
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Inmates Die in Afghan Jail Clash
05 December 2008
'Inmates Die in Afghan Jail Clash', BBC News, 5 December 2008
EXCERPT: "Afghan authorities say eight inmates have been killed in clashes with prison guards at the Pul-e-Charkhi jail in the capital, Kabul. Justice Minister Sarwar Danesh said the violence started after some prisoners resisted attempts by officers to search their cells. Officials said they had information that a prison escape was being planned. In June some 900...
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Kandahar Governor Confirms Exit
05 December 2008
'Kandahar Governor Confirms Exit', The Globe and Mail, 5 December 2008
EXCERPT: "Major-General Rahmatullah Raufi has confirmed he is leaving his job as Kandahar governor, saying he found himself in conflict with unnamed 'powerful people' in the province after less than four months on the job. 'Last night, I received a call from Kabul saying that "you are fired,"' Gen. Raufi told the Associated Press...
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