Kandahar, in the south of the country, produces perhaps the world's best pomegranates, medium-sweet ruby-red fruit that are savoured by connoisseurs, particularly in India.

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Kaufman's book is a marvel of concision, with a handy color-coding system (red for "medium-size land birds") and a one-page index on the back page.

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The government has also promised to continue with its supply-side reforms, such as cutting red tape for small and medium-sized firms.

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One of the men was described as being 5ft 7in tall, of medium build and wearing a black or red hooded top.

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Food in some company cafeterias have been marked red for high-calorie, yellow for medium and green for healthy.

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