Afghan leaders back U.S. deal but want night raids to end
The Star Saturday 19th November, 2011
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan political and community leaders support the idea of a strategic partnership deal that will govern Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, they said on Saturday, but with caveats that could prove tough obstacles to surmount.
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