Beyond that, Mr Brown had little new to say on investment, except to re-emphasise the government's obsession with all things modern.

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It will re-emphasise that the main goal of ISAF and American troops is to protect Afghans, not kill the Taliban among them.

ECONOMIST: Afghanistan

The guidelines re-emphasise a young person's right to confidential sexual health guidance - and also make explicit reference to abortion for the first time.

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