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Last Updated: Thursday, 7 February 2008, 12:34 GMT
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West warned over Afghan failure
Nato's chief says failure in Afghanistan could fuel attacks in the West, as top UK and US diplomats visit the country.
World effort under strain
UK-Afghan ties hit a new low
Afghanistan in depth

Russian flag over the Kremlin OSCE to boycott Russian election
Europe's main election watchdog says it will boycott Russia's presidential election on 2 March.
A man's shadow is seen on a sign in Beijing wishing good fortune for the new year (07/02/08) Snow-hit China marks New Year
Millions of migrant workers remain separated from their families as China celebrates the Lunar New Year.
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