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Page last updated at 15:38 GMT, Wednesday, 20 August 2008 16:38 UK

President Sarkozy with President Karzai at the presidential palace in kabul
Sarkozy renews Afghan commitment
French President Nicolas Sarkozy travels to Afghanistan to support his troops, after a deadly attack by Taleban fighters.
Taleban grow more brazen
Insurgents at Kabul's doorstep
Isaf troops in Afghanistan

Pervez Musharraf UK accused of Musharraf exit deal
One of Pakistan's most prominent pro-democracy leaders accuses a senior UK diplomat of undermining his country's rule of law.

Displaced girl in Bajaur US 'help' for Pakistan displaced
The US says it is ready to help Pakistan look after huge numbers of people displaced in fighting close to the Afghan border.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
A victory sign after Pervez Musharraf's resignation 'Last chance'
Journalist Ahmed Rashid on Pakistan after Musharraf
French soldiers in Kabul, 20/08 Combat losses
Troop deaths feed French doubts over Afghan mission
Farrukh Taj Pakistani views
Musharraf - was he a national hero or a failure?

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