Special Forces Assassins Infiltrate Taliban Stronghold in Afghanistan
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American and British forces poised to assault the Taliban stronghold of Marjah, in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, have begun targeting insurgent leaders for assassination, The Sunday Times reported.
Special forces have been infiltrating the town on "kinetic" missions — jargon for armed attacks.
"Special forces guys have been going in on assassination missions with the aim of decapitating the Taliban force," a military source told the Sunday Times. ![]()
Yellowstone National Park “swarm of earthquakes”
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The number of earthquakes experienced since Sunday at Yellowstone National Park has now risen to 901 with two of the strongest quakes occurring late Wednesday, according to scientists monitoring the situation.
The swarm of earthquakes is one of the largest ever recorded at the park.
They said there have been 901 quakes in the swarm ranging from 0.5 to 3.8.
They say the swarm is likely the result of a slip in pre-existing faults and not a sign of a potential volcanic eruption. ![]()
1,000 Palestinian prisoners for Sgt. Gilad Schalit
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Netanyahu and six ministers had met three times on Sunday, and again on Monday morning. Army Radio reported that an afternoon gathering was planned. With the group divided over the proposed deal, Netanyahu could well bring the final decision to a vote in his full Cabinet. ![]()



