In news from Afghanistan, U.S. forces reportedly killed dozens of Taliban leaders while they were holding a meeting in Helmand province last week. According to the U.S., the dead included the deputy Taliban shadow governor of Helmand.

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In news from Afghanistan, U.S. forces reportedly killed dozens of Taliban leaders while they were holding a meeting in Helmand province last week. According to the U.S., the dead included the deputy Taliban shadow governor of Helmand.