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Aug 18: Obama calls for patience in Afghanistan

Name: Aug 18: Obama calls for patience in Afghanistan
Uploaded: 2009-08-18T04:36:55.000Z
Duration: PTNaNMNaNS
Channel: Financial Times
Description: Obama seeks U.S. support for war

With the upcoming presidential election in Afghanistan, US President Barack Obama warns "there will be more difficult days ahead." Securing the balloting will be a crucial test for Obama.

August 18, 2009

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