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AMERICA AT WAR
RUSSIAN SPY RING CRACKED
A cracked Russian spy ring raises a lot of questions about just how secure we are from those who seek to do us harm. The scary part was just how Russian spies were able to stay hidden for so long – and whether America’s secrets are safe.
By Harold Hutchison

THE BAY OF PIGS FIASCO AND ITS AFTERMATH REVEALED

Afghan and coalition forces killed or captured hundreds of Taliban and Haqqani extremists during the past month, military officials said.

In August, the security forces detained more than 500 insurgents and killed 160 more. Among the captured or killed were 23 Haqqani network chiefs and 53 Taliban leaders. These leadership figures include shadow governors, commanders, subcommanders and weapons facilitators.

Will DA Vance Arrest Stephen Colbert for Switchblade Possession?

All Gun Owners, Hunters and Shooters:

In Afghanistan, the most common threat to Coalition forces is not an insurgent wielding a weapon, but a pressure-plate explosive buried just below the surface of a road, waiting on a passing military patrol to fulfill its purpose; kill as many as possible.

There is widespread and deep concern in South Africa that the ruling party and the government are seeking to introduce measures that will severely curtail the media freedoms guaranteed in the country's constitution.

Insurgents launched an unsuccessful attack on International Security Assistance Forces at Forward Operating Base Bostick, located in the Nari District, at approximately 9 a.m. today.

Afghan and coalition security forces captured several Haqqani Network and several Talban leaders to include a dual-hatted Taliban sub-commander and Al Qaeda group leader in Afghanistan during 36 separate operations this week.