U.S. soldier killed in Afghan blast, 20 U.S., Afghan troops wounded

U.S. soldier killed in Afghan blast, 20 U.S., Afghan troops wounded

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BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Reuters) - One U.S. soldier was killed and around 20 U.S. and Afghan troops were wounded during a push against Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan, officials said on Thursday, as Washington wrestled with a months-long debate about the 16-year-old war.