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Afghanistan: President Ghani and Abdullah reach power-sharing deal
Ashraf Ghani has signed an agreement to share power with his main rival Abdullah Abdullah.
The Afghan president Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah have signed a power-sharing deal, ending months of political uncertainty.
Also on the programme: Obama criticises Trump administration's virus response; and Police in Albania have clashed with crowds protesting against the demolition of the National Theatre.
Picture: President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai (C) and Abdullah Abdullah (L) take the oath during their inauguration in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 29, 2014. Credit: Haroon Sabawoon/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images.
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