US to cut $4bn in Afghan aid over corruption fears
US lawmakers have voted to cut almost $4bn (£2.7bn) in aid to the government of Afghanistan, after allegations of corruption.
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US lawmakers have voted to cut almost $4bn (£2.7bn) in aid to the government of Afghanistan, after allegations of corruption.
(Read more from news.bbc.co.uk)