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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, right, speaks with U.S. Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, left, commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, as they enjoy a cup of tea at a local store in Nawa district’s marketplace, Jan. 2, 2010. The two leaders reviewed progress in Nawa and met with district council members, citizens and U.S. Marines.

TEA TALK

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, right, speaks with U.S. Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, left, commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, as they enjoy a cup of tea at a local store in Nawa district’s marketplace, Jan. 2, 2010. The two leaders reviewed progress in Nawa and met with district council members, citizens and U.S. Marines.

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