KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A provincial official says a joint
Afghan-NATO operation in a volatile region in Afghanistan's
dangerous south has killed 40 militants, including the Taliban
leader in that region. The figures aren't independently verified.
Meanwhile, Britain is deploying 300 more troops to Afghanistan.
Afghan Official: Afghan-NATO Operation Has Killed 40 Militants
Updated: Mon 3:27 PM, Dec 15, 2008
