Government's battle against Taliban militants intensifies

Saturday, August 30, 2003

QALAT, Afghanistan -- After a week of clashes, Afghanistan's battle against Taliban insurgents intensified Friday with government soldiers meeting fierce resistance as they entered remote southern mountains believed to be a rebel stronghold.

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