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The BBC's Karen Allen, in Kabul, says Afghan forces now lead 90% of all security operations.
BBC: No Afghan help for residential air strikes - Karzai
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The BBC's Karen Allen in Johannesburg says South Africa's wine industry is trying to recover from its chequered past.
BBC: South Africa wine grown by 'abused' workers
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Wardak is seen as a gateway for the Taliban to target Kabul, says the BBC's Karen Allen in the capital.
BBC: File image of US soldier in Wardak province, Afghanistan
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Our World: Corruption Crusader by BBC's Southern Africa correspondent Karen Allen is broadcast on BBC World News on 28 and 29 July.
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The BBC's Karen Allen in Kabul says Gen Dunford's comments seek to smooth ruffled feathers following growing sensitivity about civilian deaths during anti-insurgent operations.
BBC: Gen Joseph Dunford, 10 Feb, Kabul
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But Karen Allen, returning as Marion Ravenwood, seemed out of her element the whole time, especially when compared to actors like Shia LaBeouf and Cate Blanchett.
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The BBC's Karen Allen in Kabul says that will come as welcome news for foreign forces, which have faced government pressure in the past week to limit air strikes during anti-Taliban operations civilians areas.
BBC: Civilian casualties in Afghanistan fall
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With Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen, and Ray Winstone.
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The BBC's Karen Allen says the UK had been agonising about how to invite Mr Kenyatta without losing face after warning before the election that it would have only "essential contact" with him if he was voted into power.
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