During the first phase of the transition process carried out earlier this year, Afghan forces assumed control of seven cities and provinces.

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It mentioned that the first phase of the arbitration process issued an order that stated that Qualcomm did not breach its license agreement with Panasonic.

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Advances made by these American companies during the first contract phase known as the certification products contracts (CPC) will begin the process of ensuring integrated crew transportation systems will meet agency safety requirements and standards to launch American astronauts to the International Space Station from the United States, ending the agency's reliance on Russia for these transportation services.

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