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NATO Chief OKs Attacks on Afghan Drug Producers

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2009 2:16 PM CST

(Newser) – NATO's top commander has authorized coalition troops “to attack directly drug producers and facilities throughout Afghanistan,” saying they “are inextricably linked to the Opposing Military Forces,” Der Spiegel reports. The order from US General John Craddock is not going over well... Read full story »

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