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Afghanistan: French troops hand over base, but stay for training

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How can NATO hand over control of security to Afghan forces? As troop withdrawal is debated, we look at how French soldiers near Kabul are staying on to train their Afghan colleagues. Next, we discover a battle for power and prestige among Asia's economic giants as India's missile test launch highlights rivalries.

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