Thirteen Taliban fighters and two policemen were killed during clashes in Farah and Badghis provinces. Coalition and Afghan forces detained two Taliban commanders, a facilitator, and and six fighters in Zabul, Ghazni, and Logar provinces. US Defense Secretary Gates said reconciliation with the Taliban leadership is highly unlikely.
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