suicide car bomber struck near a NATO convoy early Tuesday in Kabul, injuring many Afghan civilians. The attack, which was claimed by the Taliban, followed the arrival late Monday of US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on a surprise visit to Kabul to meet Afghan leaders and US military commanders. He was expected to meet President Hamid Karzai later Tuesday.
Mr. Gates's visit comes amid increased fighting by Taliban insurgents. This has been the most violent year on record since the US-led invasion in 2001. Political turmoil in neighboring Pakistan, where the Taliban draws militant support and seeks sanctuary, may be aiding the insurgency, say US officials. A senior US defense official warned that Al Qaeda may also be regrouping in Afghanistan, its former base
Mr. Gates's visit comes amid increased fighting by Taliban insurgents. This has been the most violent year on record since the US-led invasion in 2001. Political turmoil in neighboring Pakistan, where the Taliban draws militant support and seeks sanctuary, may be aiding the insurgency, say US officials. A senior US defense official warned that Al Qaeda may also be regrouping in Afghanistan, its former base
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