Taliban Attack Repulsed At Kandahar Airfield

NATO forces say they repelled an assault on Tuesday by insurgents on the largest U.S. military base in southern Afghanistan, the Voice of America News reports.

A rocket attack on Kandahar airfield sparked an hour-long gun battle, said military officials.

At least one suicide bomber reportedly blew himself up outside the base walls. At least four other insurgents were killed, reported Agence France-Presse.

The insurgents never gained access to the base, said NATO officials. ...