L.A. Times - Asia: U.S. drone strikes up sharply in Afghanistan

L.A. Times - Asia Headlines from latimes.com

U.S. drone strikes up sharply in Afghanistan Feb 21st 2013, 23:41 Their use rose 72% last year compared with 2011, and the trend is likely to continue as troops withdraw. But while the aircraft reduce risks to U.S. forces, mistakes are deadly for civilians. KABUL, Afghanistan — One morning recently, a teenager named Bacha Zarina was collecting firewood on her family's small farm in eastern Afghanistan. About 30 yards away, as family members recall, two Taliban commanders stood outside a house. Media files: 16x9

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