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Flare-up in Afghan violence shows fragility of peace deal

by Associated Press
| March 5, 2020 12:05 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump said he had a “very good talk” with a top Taliban leader and insisted the group wants to cease violence, a U.S. military drone on Wednesday targeted the militant group — retaliation for an uptick in Taliban attacks against Afghan forces.

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