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Afghan War: Civilian Deaths

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Last year was the deadliest on record for civilians in the Afghan war, with 3,021 killed as insurgents ratcheted up violence with suicide attacks and roadside bombs, the United Nations said Saturday....

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