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Crisis Goes from Bad to Worse in Afghanistan
In Washington yesterday, President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron promised to stay the course in Afghanistan. Developments there today may change their plans.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenIn Washington yesterday, President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron promised to stay the course in Afghanistan. We hear how developments there today may change their plans. Also, the lottery winner called "America's greediest millionaire."
Banner image: Afghanistan's security forces walk on the site of a bomb blast in Kandahar city on March 14, 2012. Photo by Jangir/AFP/Getty Images
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2 storiesDeveloping Threats to US and NATO Plans in Afghanistan
There were two major setbacks today for US efforts to wage war and negotiate peace in Afghanistan.
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