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Glaciers in the Himalayan mountains are an essential source of the water, supplying over one billion people. But as a falling glacier triggers deadly flooding in Northern India, it's evident glaciers pose risks, too.
Since peace talks resumed in January, the Taliban have refrained from attacking US and NATO advisory forces in the country. But attacks and bombings against Afghan security forces and government employees have increased.
The Taliban destroyed schools and encouraged the opium trade. Now, disgruntled rural provinces such as Khowst need an economic boost. Nato-forces believe rebuilding the country's infrastructure can help bring peace.
Coalition troops have set up outposts in Afghanistan's least accessible regions, taking the battle for hearts and minds right to the Taliban's doorstep. But with deployments both short and rare are they doing any good?
Times are hard for the Opposition Alliance. The drought is in its third year. Up to 200,000 have crossed the mountains to seek refuge in Pakistan since the border was closed last year. Pakistan still harbours 3 million Afghans, but won't register them. So the situation in the transit camps is desperate. Pakistan is the main supporter of the Taliban.
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