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US soldier killed in Afghanistan

KABUL, Oct 21 (KUNA) -- A US soldier was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in southern Afghanistan, the military said on Wednesday. Without giving more details, the military statement said the soldier died on Tuesday.
Separately, the Afghan and international troops arrested a suspected militant during a search operation for Taliban suicide bombers and IED facilitators in the southern province of Kandahar.
The suspected militant is believed to be responsible for numerous attacks and ambushes in the region and is also believed to be a shadow governor for the local Taliban's illegitimate government. (end) gk.tg KUNA 211311 Oct 09NNNN