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U.S. state cancels subsidy for investment from Pakistani company

   INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Indiana has canceled subsidies for a planned $1.8 billion fertilizer plant in the state because of concerns that a Pakistani company involved in the project makes products used in improvised explosives that kill and injure U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Full story

Afghan parliament fails to pass divisive women's law

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's parliament failed to pass a law on Saturday banning violence against women, a severe blow to progress made in women's rights in the conservative Muslim country since the Islamist Taliban was toppled over a decade ago. Full story

Hagel names general to lead US troops in SKorea

An Army general who served as a top official on U.S. joint military staffs in Afghanistan and at the Pentagon is the choice to command U.S. troops in South Korea. Full story

WMass soldier killed in Afghanistan

A soldier from Berkshire County has been killed in action in Afghanistan. Full story

Wife sheds 100 pounds for hubby’s homecoming

   Soldier returns home, after a year in Afghanistan, not only to a brand new house but a wife who lost more than 100 pounds. WECT’s Frances Weller reports.

Hinds CC graduate gets the surprise of her life

A Hinds Community College graduate got the surprise of her life during Friday's commencement ceremony in Raymond. Full story

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  At least 12 killed by suicide bomber in Afghanistan

At least six Americans and six Afghan citizens were killed after a convoy carrying two American soldiers and four contractors was targeted by a suicide bomber. NBC’s Atia Abawi reports.

  Suicide attack in Afghanistan threatens peace

Former Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses the attack and the cell which claimed responsibility for it. Cohen also shares his thoughts on the recently released Benghazi emails.

  Vet accused of horrific child abuse

Afghan war vet accused of shaking his 2-month-old son so violently that the child isn't expect to survive. WHDH's Brandon Gunnoe reports.

  Marine's emotional surprise visit to daughters

Marine returns from Afghanistan for a surprise visit with daughters. KVEO's Michael Lopez reports.

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An Afghan woman in a burqa walks along a road on a windy day on the outskirts of Kabul April 16, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail

A wounded Afghan man lies in a hospital after two explosions in Kandahar
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