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9/11: still a mystery for many Afghans

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Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, many people in Afghanistan still have no idea why American troops are there. Also, in Kashmir, 8,000 men have disappeared in the space of 20 years, leaving thousands of women known as the "half-widows". Finally, New Zealand gears up for the Rugby World Cup, but the competition carries a hefty cost.

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