He called the vote an "important step forward" as the Afghan people seek to control their future.

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It is because of the cooperation with the Muslim American community that we are able to do the things we are able to do to prevent attacks and it is that very cooperation that we seek going forward and that has been so helpful.

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He said that "where the council has a liability, solicitors will talk and seek to move forward".

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The union and Royal Mail are scheduled to meet again on Friday to "seek a way forward that avoids industrial action", Mr Booth added.

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