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Afghan gov't seeks review of international troops
Aug 26 2008, AP

Amid allegations that large numbers of civilians have died in recent raids and airstrikes by foreign forces, President Hamid Karzai’s government has demanded a review of the presence of U.S. and NATO troops in the country.

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