11.   The review is standard procedure after a fighter is seriously injured, state officials said.

12.   Hospital sources said four other Hezbollah fighters were injured in the attack.

13.   According to the spokesman, several Iranian-backed Hezbollah fighters were also injured.

14.   Azam claimed that only two Taliban fighters were injured in the operation late Saturday to flush the rebels from Asmar.

15.   Two Taliban fighters were also injured at the airport later Saturday when two artillery shells landed there, witnesses said, adding there was no damage.