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		<title>Karzai asks for investigation into killing of cousin in reported family feud</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Karzai orders investigation into cousin&#8217;s slaying

KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Tuesday that he has asked the Interior Ministry to investigate the slaying of a young relative in a possible revenge killing connected to a family feud.
The October killing of 18-year-old Waheed Karzai in southern Afghanistan had apparently attracted little attention in Afghanistan before .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/karzai-asks-for-investigation-into-killing-of-cousin-in-reported-family-feud-247161/">Source &nbsp;: Karzai asks for investigation into killing of cousin in reported family feud</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Karzai says killing of cousin in reported family feud will be investigated</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Karzai to investigate cousin&#8217;s killing
KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Tuesday he has asked the interior ministry to investigate the killing of one of his young relatives in what was reportedly a family feud.

Waheed Karzai, 18, was shot to death in October in Karz, the president&#8217;s hometown. He was the son of the president&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/karzai-says-killing-of-cousin-in-reported-family-feud-will-be-investigated-247111/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Karzai says killing of cousin in reported family feud will be investigated</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Taliban clash with police in eastern Afghan city, 2 militants die</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rahim Faiez</dc:creator>
		
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2 Taliban die in clash with police in Afghan city
KABUL — Police fought a three-hour gunbattle in the center of an Afghan provincial capital Monday, finally killing two Taliban militants who stormed a multistory market with dozens of civilians inside, an official said.
During the shootout, terrified shopkeepers shuttered their doors and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/taliban-clash-with-police-in-eastern-afghan-city-2-militants-die-246838/">Source article &nbsp;: Taliban clash with police in eastern Afghan city, 2 militants die</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Taliban gunmen assault downtown building in eastern Afghan city; gunbattle ongoing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rahim Faiez</dc:creator>
		
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Taliban clash with police in eastern Afghan city

KABUL — Five militants armed with guns and suicide vests attacked a building in an eastern Afghan city early Monday, officials said, sparking a battle with police that left at least three of the attackers dead.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault, which was still continuing at midday .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/taliban-gunmen-assault-downtown-building-in-eastern-afghan-city-gunbattle-ongoing-246708/">Original article &nbsp;: Taliban gunmen assault downtown building in eastern Afghan city; gunbattle ongoing</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Three strikes by Afghan and NATO forces in Afghanistan kill 21 militants</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
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21 militants killed in Afghan operations
KABUL — The Afghan Defense Ministry says 21 militants have been killed in three separate operations in the Central Asian country&#8217;s fight to combat the resurgent Taliban.

The ministry said in a statement that attacks by Afghan and NATO forces on Sunday killed eight insurgents in southern Helmand province and six ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/three-strikes-by-afghan-and-nato-forces-in-afghanistan-kill-21-militants-246680/">Read : Three strikes by Afghan and NATO forces in Afghanistan kill 21 militants</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Suicide bomber attacks tribal leaders meeting, 9 wounded</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Suicide bomber attacks tribal leaders meeting

KABUL — A suicide attacker has wounded five Afghan soldiers and four tribal leaders in the central province of Uruzgan.
Provincial police chief Jama Gul Hamit says a suicide bomber on foot tried to enter a gathering of tribal elders Thursday in Dihrawud district.
Afghan National Army soldiers identified the threat and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/suicide-bomber-attacks-tribal-leaders-meeting-9-wounded-245277/">Read : Suicide bomber attacks tribal leaders meeting, 9 wounded</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan Interior Ministry official: 8 killed, about 40 wounded in suicide bombing in Kabul</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan official: 8 killed in suicide bombing

KABUL — A suicide car bomber struck a heavily guarded neighborhood Tuesday near the home of a former Afghan vice president and a hotel favored by Westerners, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, officials said.
The Afghan Interior Ministry said the target of the bombing was unclear, but ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-interior-ministry-official-8-killed-about-40-wounded-in-suicide-bombing-in-kabul-244109/">Original article on  : Afghan Interior Ministry official: 8 killed, about 40 wounded in suicide bombing in Kabul</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan Public Health Ministry says 5 killed, 31 wounded in suicide bombing in Kabul</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan ministry: 5 killed in suicide bombing

KABUL — The Afghan Public Health Ministry says five people were killed and 31 others wounded in a suicide car bombing in a heavily guarded neighborhood in the Afghan capital.
The blast on Tuesday occurred near a hotel favored by Westerners, but it was unclear if the hotel was the .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-public-health-ministry-says-5-killed-31-wounded-in-suicide-bombing-in-kabul-244103/">Afghan Public Health Ministry says 5 killed, 31 wounded in suicide bombing in Kabul</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Suicide bomb explosion near hotel in Kabul</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Suicide bomb blast near hotel in Kabul
KABUL — A suicide bomb explosion Tuesday in Afghanistan&#8217;s capital damaged a hotel frequented by foreigners, a government official said. The extent of casualties was not immediately clear.

The mid-morning blast damaged the Heetal Hotel in Kabul&#8217;s Wazir Akbar Khan district.
Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/suicide-bomb-explosion-near-hotel-in-kabul-244071/">Source article &nbsp;: Suicide bomb explosion near hotel in Kabul</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Large explosion near hotel frequented by foreigners in Afghan capital</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Large explosion near hotel in Kabul
KABUL — A large explosion hit in the vicinity of a hotel in Kabul that is frequented by foreigners.

The blast struck near the Heetal Hotel in the city&#8217;s Wazir Akbar Khan district at midmorning Tuesday.
Windows on nearby buildings were shattered and a large cloud of smoke rose from the area.
There ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/large-explosion-near-hotel-frequented-by-foreigners-in-afghan-capital-244059/">Large explosion near hotel frequented by foreigners in Afghan capital</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In visit to southern Afghanistan, British PM works to smooth relations with Afghan president</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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PM Gordon Brown smooths British-Afghan relations

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Britain&#8217;s prime minister worked Sunday to smooth relations with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and renew Britain&#8217;s commitment to the war despite its unpopularity back home.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he would ship helicopters, equipment and roadside bomb surveillance devices along with 500 reinforcements he recently announced will ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-visit-to-southern-afghanistan-british-pm-works-to-smooth-relations-with-afghan-president-243522/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : In visit to southern Afghanistan, British PM works to smooth relations with Afghan president</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>British Prime Minister Gordon Brown travels to Kandahar in restive southern Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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British PM Gordon Brown in southern Afghanistan

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown worked Sunday to smooth relations with President Hamid Karzai after making a surprise visit to Afghanistan and renewed his nation&#8217;s commitment to the war despite its unpopularity in Britain.
Brown spent Saturday night at an airfield in Kandahar — the first time ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/british-prime-minister-gordon-brown-travels-to-kandahar-in-restive-southern-afghanistan-243507/" title="British Prime Minister Gordon Brown travels to Kandahar in restive southern Afghanistan">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>British Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits troops in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is visiting troops in the volatile part of southern Afghanistan where thousands more coalition forces are to be deployed.
More than 9,000 British troops are stationed in southern Afghanistan, mostly in Helmand province. Brown met with President Hamid Karzai and members of his ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/british-prime-minister-gordon-brown-visits-troops-in-kandahar-southern-afghanistan-243460/" title="British Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits troops in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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British PM in southern Afghanistan
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is visiting troops in the volatile part of southern Afghanistan where thousands more coalition forces are to be deployed.

More than 9,000 British troops are stationed in southern Afghanistan, mostly in Helmand province. Brown met with President Hamid Karzai and members of his administration ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/british-pm-minister-visits-troops-in-kandahar-southern-afghanistan-243457/">British PM minister visits troops in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top UN official in Afghanistan wants to leave when 2-year contract expires in March</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Top UN official in Afghanistan wants to leave

KABUL — The top U.N. official in Afghanistan said Friday he will not renew his two-year contract when it expires in March.
Kai Eide, a Norwegian diplomat, said he is not stepping down but has asked U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to start searching for a replacement.
&#8220;I&#8217;m not resigning,&#8221; Eide ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/top-un-official-in-afghanistan-wants-to-leave-when-2-year-contract-expires-in-march-242890/">Top UN official in Afghanistan wants to leave when 2-year contract expires in March</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Blast kills child, wounds at least 12 at wedding in eastern Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Blast kills child, wounds 12 at Afghan wedding

KABUL — Afghan police say a blast has killed a child and wounded at least a dozen other civilians at a wedding in a province east of Kabul.
Officials gave differing accounts of the explosion Thursday night in Nangarhar province.
The Ministry of Interior, which oversees the police, says a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/blast-kills-child-wounds-at-least-12-at-wedding-in-eastern-afghanistan-242846/">Original article on  : Blast kills child, wounds at least 12 at wedding in eastern Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan government: NATO attack in east killed civilians</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan gov&#8217;t says NATO attack killed civilians

KABUL — The Afghan government says NATO forces killed civilians during an overnight strike on militants in the east. NATO says only militants were killed.
Interior Ministry spokesman Zemeri Bashary says that a number of civilians were killed when NATO forces went after a Taliban operative in Laghman province. Regional ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-government-nato-attack-in-east-killed-civilians-241325/">Afghan government: NATO attack in east killed civilians</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bomb kills US service member on foot patrol in eastern Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
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US service member killed in eastern Afghanistan

KABUL — A U.S. service member was killed by a bomb planted in eastern Afghanistan, NATO said Sunday.
The American died Saturday while on foot patrol, Sgt. Angela Eggman said. She did not provide further details.
Meanwhile, a NATO airstrike early Sunday killed six militants who were planting bombs along a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bomb-kills-us-service-member-on-foot-patrol-in-eastern-afghanistan-240551/">Original article &nbsp;: Bomb kills US service member on foot patrol in eastern Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>1,000 US Marines, 150 Afghan troops in second day of major offensive in southern Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — U.S. Marines and Afghan troops have killed at least seven Taliban fighters during the first U.S.-led offensive since President Barack Obama announced a new American war plan this week, Afghan officials said Saturday.
American and Afghan troops have met little resistance since Operation Cobra&#8217;s ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/1000-us-marines-150-afghan-troops-in-second-day-of-major-offensive-in-southern-afghanistan-240413/">1,000 US Marines, 150 Afghan troops in second day of major offensive in southern Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US Marines launch first offensive in Afghanistan since Obama announced troop surge</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — U.S. Marines swooped down behind Taliban lines in helicopters and Osprey aircraft Friday in the first offensive since President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge.
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		<title>US Marines launch first big offensive in Afghanistan since Obama announced troop surge</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — U.S. Marines swooped down behind Taliban lines in helicopters and Osprey aircraft Friday in the biggest offensive since President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge.
About 1,000 Marines and 150 Afghan troops were taking part in &#8220;Operation Cobra&#8217;s Anger&#8221; in a bid to disrupt Taliban .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-marines-launch-first-big-offensive-in-afghanistan-since-obama-announced-troop-surge-240059/">US Marines launch first big offensive in Afghanistan since Obama announced troop surge</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — U.S. Marines and Afghan troops Friday launched the first offensive since President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge, striking against Taliban communications and supply lines in a southern insurgent stronghold, a military spokesman said.
Hundreds of troops from the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines and the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-marines-launch-first-major-offensive-in-afghanistan-since-obama-announced-troop-surge-239981/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : US Marines launch first major offensive in Afghanistan since Obama announced troop surge</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:39:58 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — U.S. Marines and Afghan troops Friday launched the first offensive since President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge, striking against Taliban communications and supply lines in a southern insurgent stronghold, a military spokesman said.
Hundreds of troops from the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines and the Marine .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-marines-launch-first-major-offensive-since-troop-surge-announced-239959/">US Marines launch first major offensive since troop surge announced</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama, Afghan President Hamid Karzai have lengthy videoconference to discuss strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama, Karzai hold videoconference, talk strategy

KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai and President Barack Obama discussed the new U.S. policy for Afghanistan during an hourlong videoconference call Tuesday morning, a spokesman for the presidential palace said.
The videoconference came ahead of Obama&#8217;s planned speech Tuesday night at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-afghan-president-hamid-karzai-have-lengthy-videoconference-to-discuss-strategy-238129/" title="Obama, Afghan President Hamid Karzai have lengthy videoconference to discuss strategy">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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Obama, Karzai hold videoconference
KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai and President Barack Obama have held a lengthy video conference call to discuss the new U.S. strategy.

The presidential palace said in a statement that the hour-long video conference occurred Tuesday morning — hours ahead of Obama&#8217;s evening speech in New York in which he will outline .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-afghan-president-hamid-karzai-have-lengthy-video-conference-to-discuss-strategy-238021/">Original source &nbsp;: Obama, Afghan President Hamid Karzai have lengthy video conference to discuss strategy</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan gov&#8217;t: 26 militants killed along border

KABUL — Afghan officials said Sunday that 26 militants were killed in a gun battle with border security guards along the Pakistan frontier. NATO also reported that an Afghan woman was killed when she was struck by an international forces vehicle in Kabul.
The Ministry of Interior said Sunday that ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-government-says-26-militants-killed-along-border-with-pakistan-237205/">Afghan government says 26 militants killed along border with Pakistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>12 inmates escape prison in western Afghanistan, Red Crescent official killed in north</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
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12 inmates escape prison in western Afghanistan

KABUL — A dozen prisoners escaped jail through a tunnel they dug from their cell to the outside in western Afghanistan, police said Saturday.
Afghan police arrested three men for the shooting death of an Afghan Red Crescent official in northern Afghanistan. The shooting Friday was an apparent attempt to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/12-inmates-escape-prison-in-western-afghanistan-red-crescent-official-killed-in-north-236980/">Original article on  : 12 inmates escape prison in western Afghanistan, Red Crescent official killed in north</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
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12 inmates escape from western Afghan prison

KABUL — A dozen prisoners escaped jail through a tunnel they dug from their cell to the outside in western Afghanistan, police said Saturday.
Those who escaped from Farah prison overnight included low-level Taliban militants, drug-dealers and other minor criminals, said Farah province police chief Gen. Mohammad Faqir Askar.
A 13th .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/a-dozen-inmates-crawl-through-tunnel-to-escape-prison-in-western-afghanistan-236905/" title="A dozen inmates crawl through tunnel to escape prison in western Afghanistan">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Bomb detonates in Afghan capital, no injuries

KABUL — A bomb has exploded in a trash bin in the center of Afghanistan&#8217;s capital. Officials say the explosion did not cause any injuries or significant property damage.
Kabul police Chief Abdul Rahman Rahman says the explosion Saturday in a neighborhood close to the U.S. Embassy did not appear ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bomb-explodes-in-central-kabul-police-say-no-injuries-or-serious-property-damage-236873/">Bomb explodes in central Kabul, police say no injuries or serious property damage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan president renews call to Taliban to lay down weapons, help rebuild Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on the Taliban and other extremist groups Friday to lay down their weapons and participate in rebuilding the battered country, as part of reconciliation efforts he has said will be his main objective during his second term.
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		<title>Helicopter hired by a military contractor missing in Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Contractor&#8217;s helicopter missing in Afghanistan

KABUL — A helicopter chartered by an international military contractor has disappeared in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday.
Supreme Global Service Solutions said in a statement Thursday evening that the helicopter had been contracted &#8220;to fly a cargo mission&#8221; in support of NATO and had gone missing in a mountainous region of Afghanistan ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/helicopter-hired-by-a-military-contractor-missing-in-afghanistan-236269/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Helicopter hired by a military contractor missing in Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Helicopter belonging to a military contractor missing in Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Contractor helicopter missing in Afghanistan

KABUL — A helicopter belonging to an international military contractor has disappeared in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday.
The Supreme Global Service Solutions helicopter has been missing since late Tuesday, said NATO spokesman Maj. Steven Coll.
Supreme provides food and logistics services to military bases across Afghanistan. A Kabul representative for the Virginia-based company .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/helicopter-belonging-to-a-military-contractor-missing-in-afghanistan-236032/" title="Helicopter belonging to a military contractor missing in Afghanistan">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — A remote-controlled bomb exploded in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing six members of a family, including four children, authorities and relatives said.
The victims were caught in the blast as they traveled in a car on a shopping trip ahead of the Muslim holiday of .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bomb-kills-6-from-same-family-including-4-children-in-eastern-afghanistan-235047/">Original article &nbsp;: Bomb kills 6 from same family, including 4 children, in eastern Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Interior Ministry: Bomb in water truck kills 3, including 2 children, in eastern Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — A remote-controlled bomb hidden in a water truck exploded in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing three people including two children, the Interior Ministry said.
Another two children and one man were wounded in the attack in the eastern province of Khost, it said. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/interior-ministry-bomb-in-water-truck-kills-3-including-2-children-in-eastern-afghanistan-234936/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Interior Ministry: Bomb in water truck kills 3, including 2 children, in eastern Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Attacks kill 12 in Afghanistan; Obama convenes war council to discuss strategy to beat Taliban</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Bombings, shooting kill 12 around Afghanistan

KABUL — Bombings and shootings killed 12 people across Afghanistan, including four American troops and three children, as President Barack Obama convened his war council again Monday to fine-tune a strategy to respond to the intransigent violence.
Obama is considering sending tens of thousands more troops to fight an increasingly virulent ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/attacks-kill-12-in-afghanistan-obama-convenes-war-council-to-discuss-strategy-to-beat-taliban-234720/">Attacks kill 12 in Afghanistan; Obama convenes war council to discuss strategy to beat Taliban</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>4 US service members killed in bomb attacks and firefight in Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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KABUL — Bomb attacks and a firefight killed four U.S. troops in 24 hours in Afghanistan, the military said Monday, adding to the growing toll as NATO and the U.S. consider whether to send more forces to the war.
Also, a suicide bomber, targeting a police convoy, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/4-us-service-members-killed-in-bomb-attacks-and-firefight-in-afghanistan-234603/">Read : 4 US service members killed in bomb attacks and firefight in Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>The US military says 4 of its service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:29:52 +0000</pubDate>
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4 US service members die in Afghan attacks

KABUL — Four U.S. service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, NATO forces said Monday.
Three of the Americans died in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, the statement said. Two of them were killed by a bomb attack and the third in a separate firefight.
The military .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/the-us-military-says-4-of-its-service-members-were-killed-in-the-past-24-hours-in-afghanistan-234497/">The US military says 4 of its service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan government: 3 Afghan soldiers killed, 2 wounded in roadside bombing in south</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan government says 3 Afghan soldiers killed

KABUL — Afghan officials say three Afghan National Army soldiers have been killed and two others have been wounded by a roadside bomb in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Interior said Monday that the bombing occurred on Sunday in the Musa Qala district.
The ministry says seven other .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-government-3-afghan-soldiers-killed-2-wounded-in-roadside-bombing-in-south-234469/">Afghan government: 3 Afghan soldiers killed, 2 wounded in roadside bombing in south</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Roadside bomb kills 5 Afghan border security guards in country&#8217;s south</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
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5 Afghan border security guards killed in south

KABUL — A roadside bomb killed five Afghan border security guards traveling on a heavily used road in southern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Sunday.
Gen. Abdul Raziq, a border security commander, said the bombing occurred before dawn in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province. The .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/roadside-bomb-kills-5-afghan-border-security-guards-in-countrys-south-234293/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>An Afghan border security official says 5 border security guards killed by roadside bomb</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan official: 5 border security guards killed

KABUL — Five Afghan border security guards have died in a roadside bombing in southern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border.
Gen. Abdul Raziq, a border security commander, said Sunday that the bombing occurred before dawn on a heavily used road in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province.
The district is  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/an-afghan-border-security-official-says-5-border-security-guards-killed-by-roadside-bomb-234241/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rocket hits near luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan&#8217;s capital; 2 wounded, no reported deaths</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elena Becatoros</dc:creator>
		
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Rocket hits outside luxury hotel in Afghan capital

KABUL — A rocket hit outside the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan&#8217;s capital late Saturday, wounding two people, the Interior Ministry said.
The heavily guarded Serena regularly houses visiting diplomats, officials and international workers. It has been the target of attacks before, most recently in late October when a .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rocket-hits-near-luxury-serena-hotel-in-afghanistans-capital-2-wounded-no-reported-deaths-234114/" title="Rocket hits near luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan&#8217;s capital; 2 wounded, no reported deaths">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Security forces report an explosion near the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan&#8217;s capital</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Security forces: Blast near Kabul&#8217;s Serena Hotel

KABUL — Afghan security forces say there has been a large explosion near the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan&#8217;s capital. There are no immediate reports of casualties.
Army Sgt. Shamsullah Shams says a rocket hit outside the hotel late Saturday. Police officers running to help secure the area confirmed the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/security-forces-report-an-explosion-near-the-luxury-serena-hotel-in-afghanistans-capital-234109/">Original article &nbsp;: Security forces report an explosion near the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan&#8217;s capital</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>At least 16 killed, 23 wounded in suicide bombing in western Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Suicide bomber kills 16 in western Afghanistan

KABUL — A suicide bomber killed 16 people and wounded at least 23 others Friday in a busy city square in western Afghanistan, while near Kabul a powerful former warlord narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, officials said.
The attacks came a day after Afghan President Hamid Karzai took the oath ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/at-least-16-killed-23-wounded-in-suicide-bombing-in-western-afghanistan-233348/" title="At least 16 killed, 23 wounded in suicide bombing in western Afghanistan">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan officials: At least 13 killed, 30 wounded in suicide bombing in western Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Suicide bomber kills 13 in western Afghanistan

KABUL — A suicide bomber riding a motorcycle killed 13 people, including a police officer, and wounded 30 others Friday in a busy city square in western Afghanistan.
Several children were among those wounded in the morning explosion, said a doctor at the hospital in Farah city, Shir Agh Asas.
Afghan .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-officials-at-least-13-killed-30-wounded-in-suicide-bombing-in-western-afghanistan-233169/">Source article &nbsp;: Afghan officials: At least 13 killed, 30 wounded in suicide bombing in western Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan officials: At least 6 killed, 36 wounded in suicide bombing in western Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Suicide bomber kills 6 in western Afghanistan

KABUL — Afghan officials say a suicide bomber riding a motorcycle in western Afghanistan has killed six people and wounded 36 others.
Afghanistan&#8217;s Interior Ministry said Friday a police officer was among the injured in the morning explosion in Farah province. A doctor at the hospital in Farah, Shir Agh .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-officials-at-least-6-killed-36-wounded-in-suicide-bombing-in-western-afghanistan-233148/">Original source &nbsp;: Afghan officials: At least 6 killed, 36 wounded in suicide bombing in western Afghanistan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan president Hamid Karzai sworn in to second 5-year term</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Gannon</dc:creator>
		
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Afghan president sworn in to second 5-year term

KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his country&#8217;s security forces should take the lead in tackling the insurgency there, and that the forces should be able to take control of security in the next five years.
Karzai also addressed corruption during his inauguration ceremony in the presidential palace. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-president-hamid-karzai-sworn-in-to-second-5-year-term-232263/">Source &nbsp;: Afghan president Hamid Karzai sworn in to second 5-year term</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan president arrives at inauguration ceremony

KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai was hailed by an honor guard and a military band as he strode into the presidential palace to be sworn in for a second five-year term Thursday.
Karzai, clothed in his trademark green striped robe, began the inauguration ceremony outside on a red carpet, reviewing .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/afghan-president-hamid-karzai-arrives-for-inauguration-into-second-5-year-term-232261/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Afghan president Hamid Karzai arrives for inauguration into second 5-year term</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rocket attack in east even as French troops move in underscores Taliban&#8217;s strength</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghans say attack in east shows Taliban strength

KABUL — A rocket attack apparently targeting French forces that killed ordinary Afghans raised concerns Tuesday in eastern Afghanistan about international troops&#8217; ability to secure a volatile valley despite a major offensive.
Monday&#8217;s assault in Tagab missed the shura — a traditional meeting called by French officers to explain .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rocket-attack-in-east-even-as-french-troops-move-in-underscores-talibans-strength-231240/">Rocket attack in east even as French troops move in underscores Taliban&#8217;s strength</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amir Shah</dc:creator>
		
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Afghan official: Attack underscores Taliban threat

KABUL — The deaths of 14 civilians in a rocket attack presumably aimed at military officials and local leaders underscores the inability of NATO to successfully defeat the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday.
Monday&#8217;s attack in Tagab missed the meeting but the rockets hit in the crowded market ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rocket-attack-in-east-shows-taliban-is-formidable-nato-opponent-afghan-official-says-231089/">Rocket attack in east shows Taliban is formidable NATO opponent, Afghan official says</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rocket attack in east Afghanistan shows Taliban as formidable NATO opponent</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amir Shah</dc:creator>
		
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Afghan officials worried over bold attack in east

KABUL — The deaths of 14 civilians in a rocket attack presumably aimed at military officials and local leaders underscores the inability of NATO to defeat the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday.
Monday&#8217;s assault in Tagab missed the shura — a traditional meeting called by French .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rocket-attack-in-east-afghanistan-shows-taliban-as-formidable-nato-opponent-230965/">Source article &nbsp;: Rocket attack in east Afghanistan shows Taliban as formidable NATO opponent</a>.]]></description>
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