American with AK-47 says he fights off attack in Kabul...


	American with AK-47 says he fights off attack in Kabul...

jatfla

10-31-2009 11:52 AM

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jatfla says:

Interesting article. I'm sure the media will at some point determine if this story is true since those who escaped have been evacuated. He is 62 and according to his father had fought with the Afghans against the Russians so he's been there quite some time.

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