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Canada's exit highlights Afghanistan challengesOther allied nations have made no secret of their wish to follow suit, and the withdrawals will place a heavier burden on those troops left behind. Senior U.S. officials have been reassuring wary Afghans, who say violence is still rampant. |
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A U.S. connection to Britain's tabloid scandal?
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Haiti: Why an accurate count of civilian deaths matters
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