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Obama faces test on Afghanistan, Pakistan
Pakistan's military is involved in heavy fighting with Taliban militants. (AFP/Getty Images)

Obama faces test on Afghanistan, Pakistan

U.S. President Barrack Obama's ambitious strategy for Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan, dubbed "Afpak," faces its first test when he meets with the leaders of both countries. Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari (pictured) is facing a growing humanitarian crisis at home as thousands of civilians attempt to flee intense fighting between the military and Taliban militants in the Swat Valley. full story
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