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UK: Six soldiers believed killed in bomb blast in Afghanistan

Six British soldiers have been listed as missing presumed dead after their Warrior vehicle appears to have hit a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

In the Media by Louise Auty

British Troops Leave Sangin, US troops take control

A little after 6.30am on Monday British troops handed over the control of Sangin to the US. The U.S. Marine Corps will take over from the 40 Commando Royal Marines who had been responsible for the security there.

In the Media by Jane Fazackarley - 1 comment

British troops use exploding hose to destroy roadside bomb

For the first time, British troops stationed in Afghanistan used an exploding hose to take out improvised explosive devices.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 6 comments

Poll: Majority of Britons Say Afghanistan is Unwinnable

As international support for the war in Afghanistan declines, a recent poll has shown that the majority of Britons want their troops out of the region.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 19 comments

British Soldier killed on patrol

The Ministry of Defense confirmed the death of a British soldier in southern Afghanistan in Helmand, a province focused on by the British Army for fighting Taliban forces.

In the Media by Sukhdeep Chhabra - 3 comments

The Brits Are Leaving Iraq In May 2009

British troops will be leaving Iraq by May 31, 2009. The British forces have been the second largest military presence in Iraq since the beginning of the Iraqi War.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Basra attacks down 90% since British troops left

A spokesman for the British Army said violence in Basra has fallen dramatically after the British forces withdrew from the southern Iraqi city early this year. By next month, British will end its combat role in Iraq.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 38 comments

British troops in secret truce with the Taliban

The Times Online is reporting British troops are secretly dealing with the Taliban to form a truce to pull out of one of the most dangerous areas of Afghanistan. It's a secret deal with the local people. If this isn't controversial, I don't know what is.

In the Media by CCK - 2 comments

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Blunt and Jenkins' gig called off

James Blunt and Katherine Jenkins are forced to cancel performing for British troops in Afghanistan because of problems reaching the base.

UK troops shot by Afghan soldier

A British soldier and a Royal Marine are killed by an Afghan army soldier, the Ministry of Defence confirms.

Attackers in Afghan army uniforms kill 3 foreign troops

A third NATO service member has been killed by a member of the Afghan security forces, after two British soldiers were earlier gunned down by a man in an Afghan military uniform.

Stars' big impact on troop morale

Do Katherine Jenkins concerts make troops feel better?

VIDEO: Troops sent in to Bolivian cities

The government in Bolivia has sent troops to the streets of the country's main cities to fight rising crime.