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US public support for Afghan war slips

Kabul : Afghanistan | 3 months ago

As millions of Afghans voted on Thursday for their next president, the majority of Americans said they believe the war in Afghanistan is not worth fighting, according to a Washington Post-ABC Poll released this week. Americans also, by nearly 2 to 1, are not confident the Afghan election will produce...

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News Source: Voice of America | 3 months ago

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