KABUL, Afghanistan, December 10, SPA -- Afghan and international forces have retaken a southern Afghan town held by Taliban since February, the Defense Ministry said Monday. Ministry spokesman Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi said Afghan, British and U.S. forces had «completely captured» Musa Qala, a town in of northern Helmand province. He said fighting was continuing around the town, according to a report of the Associated Press. Afghan and international troops have stepped up operationsaround Musa Qala since early November, and fighting in thearea has intensified in the last several days as forcesadvanced on the town.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/507932