U.S. commando killed in Afghan gunbattle - A U.S. special forces commando has died in action in Afghanistan, the first casualty from enemy fire in the war on terrorism since U.S. bombing began Oct. 7.
Peacekeeping pact signed - A final pact for United Nations peacekeepers which calls for Britain to lead the peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan to help stabilize the country, has been signed in Kabul.