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WOOTTON BASSETT, England — Thousands of mourners bowed their heads in tribute Friday to the passing coffins of British soldiers killed in a new offensive in Afghanistan, where the climbing toll has created doubts in Britain about the human cost of the war.

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  • laurenRturner dare I listen to myself on iplayer? mmm maybe not. off to wootton bassett shortly...
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  • robskinner Finally watching BBC Question Time from Wootton Bassett. Rather impressive and mature debate. Spotted my sister in audience twice so far!
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