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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | 1:48 p.m.

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Afghan president's forces taking security lead

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police.

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