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Obama Approves Widening of U.S. Airstrikes in Afghanistan Targeting Taliban

HeadlineJun 10, 2016

In news from Afghanistan, President Obama has approved giving the U.S. military greater ability to conduct airstrikes and assist Afghan forces fighting the Taliban. The decision came after months of debate.

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