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Coalition forces patrol the streets of Khost City in Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 2009. The patrols were intended to promote security and began before the recent national elections.

KHOST CITY

Coalition forces patrol the streets of Khost City in Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 2009. The patrols were intended to promote security and began before the recent national elections.

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