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Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:25 PM

Published 11/07/2009 by CNN

Afghan 'friendly fire' claim probed

The search for the two missing U.S. soldiers is continuing in Badghis province.

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Afghan Defense Ministry: Seven Afghan security forces died, Afghan and international forces hurt

Occurred in Badghis province in western Afghanistan which borders...

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Friendly fire probe [CNN.com - Video - 11/08/2009]
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