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Afghanistan attacks 'at new high'

A top American general says the situation in Afghanistan is getting worse, with violent attacks at their highest since the Taliban were toppled eight years ago.

General David Petraeus said the situation had worsened over the past two years, reaching a new high in the past week.

Jonathan Beale reports.

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