61.   Afghan military helicopters were helping ferry medical and sanitation supplies because the tremors cracked roads, Afghan officials said.

62.   Afghan officials also reported more attacks Sunday near the western city of Herat and Kandahar in the south.

63.   Afghan officials believe troops are needed in the countryside to deal with regional warlords and armed gangs.

64.   Afghan officials blame Taliban or al-Qaida fugitives.

65.   Afghan officials did not describe what evidence led them to carry out the sweeps.

66.   Afghan officials said anyone who asked would have been told who they were.

67.   Afghan officials say poppy eradication campaign is expanding,

68.   Afghan officials say the fugitives are urging the faithful to resume a holy war against U.S. forces.

69.   Afghan military officials acknowledge, however, that a well trained and self-sufficient force may be months or years away.

70.   Afghan officials are now selecting members for an emergency Loya Jirga, which is to begin work later this month.