U.S. Marines in Afghan standoff, 4 die in roadside blast

U.S. Marines in Afghan standoff, 4 die in roadside blast
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4 U.S. soldiers killed by roadside bomb in northern Afghanistan

Taliban claim responsibility for attack on a U.S. military vehicle

U.S. Marines facing off against insurgents in southern town of Khan Neshin

Marines surround compound, holding fire due to civilians present



The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on a U.S. military vehicle. It said five soldiers were killed and two were injured.

Meanwhile, a U.S. military official told CNN that its forces are involved in a standoff with insurgents in the south of the country near the Helmand River.
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U.S. Marines in Afghan standoff, 4 die in roadside blast