Coalition forces closing in on al-Qaida in rugged terrain
Wednesday, March 6, 2002
GARDEZ, Afghanistan -- Hundreds of Taliban and al-Qaida fighters were killed in fierce fighting Tuesday as U.S.-led coalition forces pressed their offensive in the rugged mountains of eastern Afghan-istan, the American commander said.
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