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The beggining
October 7: (9 p.m. local time): the United States, supported by Britain, begins its attack on Afghanistan, launching bombs and cruise missiles against Taliban military and communications facilities and suspected terrorist training camps. -
It's on
First US soldier dies due to hostile fire. -
Process
NATO officially takes command of peacekeeping in Afghanistan. -
Approval
Constitution approved by loya jirga. -
Latest News
Vengeance is exacted on the 11 Taliban militants involved in downing the CH-47 Chinook, who are killed in an F-16 airstrike. Meanwhile, five ISAF service members die following an improvised explosive device attack in the southern provinces.
