Al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan are attempting a comeback according to new reports. After the war with the U.S. it seemed that the organization was diminished but have since regrouped in the mountainous area of the country. U.S. commanders have intensified strikes against al-Qaida cells to leave them so battered that they do not pose a threat to anyone. Western troops have begun to leave the area but some Americans will remain to ensure the terror group doesn’t gain too much power. Read more below. Julie A.