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Chopper Crash Makes 2010 Deadliest Year of Afghan War

Taliban claims responsibility

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 21, 2010 3:45 AM CDT | Updated Sep 21, 2010 7:52 AM CDT

(Newser) – Nine American troops were killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan today, making this year the deadliest one of the conflict for foreign troops, reports NBC. Some 529 foreign fighters have been killed in the country so far, compared to 521 in 2009, the... Read full story »

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Chopper Crash Makes 2010 Deadliest Year of Afghan War

Taliban claims responsibility

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