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The World Tonight: President Trump decides that American troops have to remain in Afghanistan

President Trump decides that American troops have to remain in Afghanistan

22/08/2017

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, President Trump decides that American troops have to remain in Afghanistan

The US secretary of state warns Pakistan not to frustrate Mr Trump's new commitment.

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective, as the US secretary of state warns Pakistan not to frustrate Mr Trump's new commitment.

The US Secretary of State warns Pakistan not to frustrate Mr Trump's new commitment 
A controversial but legal auction of rhino horn in South Africa 
We hear about cholera and malnutrition in Yemen - a special report from the Red Sea port of Hudaydah 
And President dos Santos of Angola prepares to hand over power after 38 years. 

(picture: U.S. troops walk outside their base in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. Credit: REUTERS/Omar Sobhani).

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