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US Halts Joint Afghan Patrols After Insider Ambushes

12 international workers, 2 others also killed in violence over film

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 18, 2012 12:43 AM CDT | Updated Sep 18, 2012 2:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – It's becoming so dangerous for US troops to patrol with the nation's Afghan allies that American officials are halting joint military patrols to protect US soldiers from "insider" ambushes. Afghan troops have attacked NATO forces 36 times this year, killing 51, most...   Read full story »

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