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World Service,28 May 2005,22 mins

The US Prepares to Leave Afghanistan

From Our Own Correspondent

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US to leave Afghanistan, Odessa gangsters, the Amazon and talking machines. As the US prepares to reduce its presence in Afghanistan, what lies ahead? Could Odessa shake off its reputation as the gangster capital of the Ukraine? Also in the programme he destruction of the Amazon rainforest continues to the consternation of our correspondent who visits there and voice recognition systems saving companies millions. Presenter: Jerry Smit.

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