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In Afghanistan 80 American soldiers were wounded and five Afghans civilians were killed in a Taliban truck bombing targeting an American base in eastern Afghanistan, NATO said Sunday, a stark reminder that the war in Afghanistan still rages 10 years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks against the United States.

Riri showed her chops with a revved-up performance of 'Cockiness (Love It)' and 'We Found Love,' later winning the big award - Video of the Year By Erik Ortiz / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Statuesque siren Rihanna stunned the MTV Video Music Awards Thursday night with a shocking pixie 'do she exposed on the red carpet moments before kicking off the show. But the 24-year-old Barbados beauty - who wound up taking home Video of the Year - obscured her short coif with a red headband during her high-octane performance of "Cockiness (Love It)"/"We Found Love" at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Singer Rihanna arrives at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Christopher Polk/Getty Images Singer Rihanna rocked the house with her renditions of "Cockiness (Love It)" and "We Found Love" at the MTV Music Viceo Awards. PHOTOS: RED CARPET ARRIVALS AT THE 2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS "I want you to be my sex slave," she purred, perched on a gold throne. Rapper A$AP Rocky joined Rihanna on stage - at one point clutching the R&B songstress' backside. The 2012 VMAs opened an hour earlier than normal so that it wouldn't conflict with prime-time coverage of the Democratic National Convention. But the show, known for its mix of lighthearted frivolity and shocking moments, came off rather tame compared with past years. Still looming over the awards was the bottle-throwing brawl allegedly involving R&B crooner Chris Brown and hip-hop star Drake at Manhattan nightclub W.i.P. on June 14. MTV7N_21 copy Kevin Mazur/WireImage Rihanna stuns at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards with a beautiful gown and short cropped hair. Both performers were in attendance Thursday but never appeared together - preventing any real fireworks. Host-comedian Kevin Hart chalked up the pair

Remember, like two years ago, when a 21-year-old woman claimed she met master illusionist David Copperfield at a show, one thing led to another and she wound up getting raped at Copperfield's $50 million private Bahamian retreat?

Subsequent to 1D reported they were going on a break, Harry has wound up in the arms of Kendall Jenner. Furthermore, the new couple not just appreciated a cozy vacay in St. Barts over the occasions, however they likewise were seen together at music operators Jeff Azoff's birthday party on Jan. 23. Then, he has been far off from his 1D buddies, who are about to perform together at the Brit Awards in London on Feb. 24.

18 years old Donnell Rochester died of bullet wounds after being shot by police in Baltimore on February 19.