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UK seeks 'strategic reconciliation'

The rising death toll in Afghanistan and the release of a private telephone conversation have sparked much media comment about the prime minister. Political editor Nick Robinson reflects on the aftermath of a challenging week on Gordon Brown's leadership.

A memo seen by the BBC reveals that the British are considering a settlement with the government of President Karzai and the Taliban's governing body. Security correspondent Gordon Correra comments on the prospects of reconciliation.

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