Fierce fighting as Afghan forces struggle to oust Taliban from Kunduz

Fierce clashes raged in Kunduz Friday despite Afghan government claims they had retaken the city from Taliban fighters, forcing residents to cower in their basements as explosions and gunfights rocked the northern city. The battle for control of the city continued despite support from US-led special forces joining Afghan troops in efforts to push back the Taliban, who seized the city five days ago in a lightning strike. With parts of the city still wracked with violence, and following claim and