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Ainsworth outlines Afghan plan

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The Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth, has made a speech reinforcing Britain's commitment to the war in Afghanistan.

He warned that there was no simple solution, and that more lives would be lost before Afghanistan was stable.

READ MORE: Minister defends Afghan strategy

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