This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/8328297.stm
The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| Afghan bombs kill eight US troops | Afghan bombs kill eight US troops |
| (30 minutes later) | |
| Eight US soldiers have been killed in bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, say Nato-led forces. | Eight US soldiers have been killed in bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, say Nato-led forces. |
| An Afghan civilian was also killed by what were called "multiple complex IED attacks" - or improvised bombs. | |
| The deaths make October the deadliest month for American forces in the eight-year war in Afghanistan. | |
| On Monday 11 soldiers were among 14 Americans killed in multiple air crashes. In total this month 55 US troops are said to have died. | On Monday 11 soldiers were among 14 Americans killed in multiple air crashes. In total this month 55 US troops are said to have died. |
| Like many deaths in Afghanistan, Tuesday's bloodshed was blamed on the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that pose the biggest threat to foreign forces operating in the country. | |
| "Additionally, several service members were wounded in these incidents and were transported to a regional medical facility for treatment," said a statement from the International Security Assistance Force (Isaf). | |
| The sharp increase in the US death toll in Afghanistan comes amid a review of policy in Afghanistan by US President Barack Obama. | |
| He is under pressure to reinforce the US military presence by tens of thousands of US troops - but many Americans are unlikely to support such a course in light of October's succession of deadly incidents, says the BBC's Andrew North, in Afghanistan. |