Afghan president tours Marjah , site of massive operation to take control from Taliban . Next goal is to win support of population , U.S. general says . Elsewhere in Afghanistan , about 50 killed in battle between two rebel groups . The hope now is for the United States to persuade the locals to change their crops from poppies -- grown to produce opium for the Taliban 's drug trade -- and instead grow crops like wheat , which can help them survive and provide income as well . Score: 6
Afghan president tours Marjah , site of massive operation to take control from Taliban . Next goal is to win support of population , U.S. general says . Elsewhere in Afghanistan , about 50 killed in battle between two rebel groups . Score: 6