Taliban tightens grip on Afghan schools

The power struggle with the Taliban in classrooms is symptomatic of broader fears about the future. As the U.S.-led military effort winds down in Afghanistan, will the Taliban tighten its grip on daily life in the country? FULL STORY | NATO OKs OBAMA TIMETABLE | 'EVERY YEAR IT GETS WORSE'

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