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But whatever reservations the West might have about lending its full support to the aid effort in Pakistan, we should all remember that, ultimately, it is in our interests to do so. , the commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan, says in an interview with the BBC today that?the recent military surge has put the Taliban on the back foot. After four years of bitter fighting, this is progress indeed.

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"This is a crucial period for global cooperation. Syria is the biggest peace, security and humanitarian challenge we face. Let us be clear: the use of chemical weapons in Syria is only the tip of the iceberg," Bantold the press in New York.