Canuck hurt, interpreter killed in Afghan bombing, 10 French soldiers reported killed in battle, kidnapping near Kabul

Opinion

Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor

Recent developments show we need more troops on the ground and the air to rid the earth of the Taliban permanently. (Photo Inset) A French soldier with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) takes position in Manara village of Arghandab district, Afghanistan on Friday, June 20, 2008. (AP / Allauddin Khan)

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August 19, 2008

Canuck hurt, interpreter killed in Afghan bombing 10 French soldiers reported killed in battle, kidnapping near Kabul

By Sun Wire Services

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A Canadian soldier has been injured and an Afghan interpreter killed in a suicide bombing attack near Kandahar City.

An Afghan child was also seriously injured when the bomber struck Tuesday morning at a busy market in the Panjwaii District west of Kandahar City.

Canadian military officials say the bomber blew himself up near a group of Afghan National Police and members of the Canadian Forces who were conducting a foot patrol on the outskirts of the area.