Three US troops believed among 14 killed by Khost suicide bomb

The Taliban suicide bomber waited for the troops to leave their vehicles before detonating his bomb and killing at least 14 people including at least three NATO troops believed American and 6 civilians, and injuring 60. The NATO convoy was hit Monday as it was passing through the crowded center of the eastern Afghan town of Khost.

Sunday, the number of US military deaths in the 11-year Afghan war reached 2,000.