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NATO forces face Taliban mines, resistance --
Afghan flag-raising in NATO offensive draws gunfire --
Mines, snipers slow progress in Afghan offensive --
NATO, Afghan Troops in Second Day of Operation in Taliban Stronghold --
NATO, Afghan Troops Push into Taliban Stronghold --
Voice of America> By Leo Stoller View this Author's Spotlight