Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after having their special immigration visas processed in the Philippines
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Rice after Arsenal derby win: Could have scored 10
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Should this have stood? - Villa score controversial equaliser
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Jimmy Carter lies in repose after procession through Georgia
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What comes next in Jimmy Carter's funeral procession after the Atlanta service
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Philippine president removes deputy from security council after alleged plot to kill him
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