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Sarkozy Visits Kabul After Attack On NATO Troops The Taliban have stepped up attacks in Afghanistan. Earlier this week, French soldiers were attacked during a reconnaissance mission. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in Kabul on Wednesday.

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Sarkozy Visits Kabul After Attack On NATO Troops

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The Taliban have stepped up attacks in Afghanistan. Earlier this week, French soldiers were attacked during a reconnaissance mission. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in Kabul on Wednesday.

Renee Montagne talks with the BBC's Alastair Leithead in Kabul about the recent attacks.