James Bond actor visits UK troops in Afghanistan

LONDON, Nov 19: James Bond actor Daniel Craig surprised British troops in Afghanistan yesterday by turning up at Camp Bastion in Helmand Province to introduce the latest 007 movie ‘Skyfall’ as 800 soldiers sat down to watch it. According to the Ministry of Defence, after giving a brief speech ahead of the screening, the 44-year-old actor was given a tour of the camp and met soldiers to see some of the training they underwent before being deployed to forward operating bases. (agencies)