And, as protests unfolded in the streets outside the NATO summit - some big announcements have been made inside. The talks mainly focused on Afghanistan and missile defense in Europe - with the bloc's chief saying the shield is up and running with 'interim capability'. RT's Gayane Chichakyan reports. And also to discuss the implications of what's been achieved at the NATO summit so far RT talks to Asia Times roving correspondent Pepe Escobar. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.

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Welcoming remarks by the President of the United States, Barack Obama at the meeting on Afghanistan in Heads of State and Government Format.

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Thousands of demonstrators upset with the war in Afghanistan, climate change and the erosion of union rights marched through Chicago on Sunday, taking their discontent on a wide range of issues to world leaders assembled for a NATO summit. Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly

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French President François Hollande's vow to withdraw French troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2012, two years before NATO's planned pullout, was set to cause friction amongst NATO leaders as they met for a summit in Chicago on Sunday. FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 www.france24.com

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Hundreds of people have demonstrated in a southern Afghan town, accusing NATO troops of killing 4 children during a gunfight with insurgents. It's one of the episodes in a major setback in the relations between the US and Afghanistan in the past months - and comes as President Obama arrives on an unannounced trip to cement the countries' future relations. For more all this, RT talks to political analyst and journalist Sukant Chandan in London. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Video of ISAF soldiers inside ISAF Headquarters - Kabul, Afghanistan fighting back against an attack on the US Embassy compound and ISAF HQ - 13th September 2011

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On the day the Afghan Parliament came under attack, a Member of Parliament grabbed a PK machine gun and started a counter attack from the roof. It was an instinctive reaction for Lalai Hamidzai. He's a former commander for the Afghan border police and has survived two assassination attempts.

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Despite an attack on French trainers by two rogue Afghan soldiers, the French and the Afghan army have managed to maintain a good working relationship. The French are based north from Kabul in the province of Kapisa and the district of Surobi.

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There's been a surge of violence in Afghanistan - with bomb blast in the north of the country killing at least nine people. The escalation comes as the country prepares to take full control of security in more areas - and a week before NATO's summit in Chicago. And, as Tesa Arcilla reports, Alliance support for ongoing involvement in the embattled nation has never been lower. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.

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The Commander of ISAF and US troops in Afghanistan, General John Allen, visited the base in the east of the country where two US soldiers were killed yesterday by a man wearing an Afghan army uniform. General Allen was accompanied on his trip by General Sher Mohammed Karimi, the Afghan National Army's Chief of Staff. At the time of the incident, the base was under attack by protestors demonstrating against the burning of Korans at the detainee facility in Parwan.

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NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen met with members of the Afghan Commandos at a camp in Kabul earlier today. It's his fifth visit to Afghanistan since taking on his position as head of NATO.

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Facing not only suicide attackers—and sometimes dying from them—Kabul's fire brigade must also handle complex disasters such as a dangerous and difficult fuel fire caused by recent flooding in the city. Story contains visuals of dramatic fire at it's peak, and its successful containment by the Afghan Fire brigade as well as army and police. Also includes interviews with Kabul's Fire Chief Mohammad Kazim and eyewitnesses.

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A Slovak bomb disposal team has has served for the last six months in Kandahar City where insurgent IEDs remain a constant threat to ISAF forces and civilians. Michael Mieres, team leader, recounts the incident which earned him and his team distinction for bravery.

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Buz e Chini: The first Afghan 3D animation to be produced in Afghanistan is based on an ancient Hazara folk tale and conveys a message of peace.

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A team of civilian experts from the French Embassy in Afghanistan are working with Afghan companies to complete an energy project which should provide power to thousands of homes in Kapisa province. goo.gl

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Afghanistan is demanding a public trial for the US soldier who gunned down 16 civilians. British MP Jeremy Corbyn told RT the West has long outlived its usefulness in the region and will only continue to provoke the opposition. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Wading three kilometres through a cold, muddy river, more than two hundred Afghan Commandos have been put through their paces trying to compete to be a member of the Special Forces. The men have had to undergo a grueling three day selection process at a camp on the outskirts of Kabul.

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On patrol in Western Afghanistan, Italian soldiers act on a tip off from a shepherd about a weapons cache.

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Malik Mohammad lost both his legs as result of a land mine explosion in 2005 in Kabul, but decided he wasn't going to let this ruin his life. He takes part in many different sports but it's swimming he's hoping to get a gold medal for at London Paralympics.

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Four hundred students and athletes from all over Afghanistan ran a 5 kilometers race to protest against corruption. The country is ranked as the third most corrupt in the world.

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Herat and Farah province residents are happy with security in the provinces and have faith in their security forces, although they see the need for them to develop.

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A team of soldiers from South Eastern European countries headed by the Croatians are training up all the Military Police for the Afghan Army. Now primarily in a mentoring role, much emphasis is put on building up Afghan trainers in the lead up to the draw down of international troops.

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The capital of Afghanistan is home to a colourful mix of various cuisines from all nationalities and local ethnicities.

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Afghanistan's own Special Forces unit have been demonstrating their skills on a camp just outside Kabul. Engaged in special training under US supervision, these soldiers have been conducting many successful operations on their own.

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A pioneering driving school in Herat is giving Afghan women a chance to learn to drive in a safe environment. In Afghanistan's highly conservative society, motoring is generally disapproved of as it's something that takes the woman out of the home. But these women say it helps them better provide for their families.

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In the heart of the war-torn southern city of Kandahar, a team of Afghan women have swapped their burkas for police uniforms. They understand the risk they're taking but they're determined to work to help make the city safer.

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He spent a year in jail under communist rule and later found himself working for the Taliban. NATOChannel profiles the Afghan army's Chief of Staff, Sher Mohammad Karimi.

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They have gone from taking lives to saving lives. As part of the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme, a group of former Taliban have been employed as deminers. They say their work is their own kind of 'jihad'.

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The Command and Staff College in Kabul offers the chance for Afghan army officers to do develop their skills. Students can chose to follow a variety of courses which run for up to eight months. French, Canadian and Turkish soldiers work at the site as mentors for the army leadership.

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Across Afghanistan, the airmen and women who crew the Chinook helicopters are carrying out operations on a daily basis. Not only do they face tough flying conditions but they're also under threat from the enemy on the ground.

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General John Allen, Commander of ISAF, responds to claims that a large number of Islamic religious materials, which included Korans, were being prepared for disposal. The incident happened at the detainee facility in Parwan. General Allen has initiated an investigation and intends to invite Afghans to join the investigation.

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This is the second Afghan Ski Challenge in Bamiyan, one of the safest provinces in the country. Afghan contestants beat 5 international racers from US,Switzerland, and France. These Afghans, who have only learned to ski in the past couple of months, were able to climb the first part of the 700 vertical meter race well ahead of their foreign competitors.

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A man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire at NATO troops on Friday, killing one foreign soldier, the alliance said. Twenty foreign NATO soldiers have been killed by Afghan colleagues in at least 15 similar incidents so far this year. FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 www.france24.com

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The capability of the Afghan National Police force in Uruzgan will be tested as the 4-70th Armored Battalion is replaced by a smaller ISAF training and support group. The 4-70th's Scout Platoon, which has run mounted patrols almost daily in support of the police, go to a checkpoint and give the ANP cameras to capture evidence as well take pictures of IEDs.

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The large NATO protests in Chicago are broken down by The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur. Will the United States convince other countries to remain in Afghanistan? Why did veterans give back their medals? What does Cenk think about anarchists? Read more from Steven Thomma and Jonathan S. Landay at McClatchy: www.mcclatchydc.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com

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The Afghan Border Police, or ABP, not only guard the borders but operate customs clearance for a high volume of supplies into the country in the north across the Friendship Bridge in Port Hairitan. Training for the ABP in northern Afghanistan has been provided by the US Army's 170th Brigade, a fighting brigade now turned advisory force. They admit it's not the sort of work that makes headlines but is necessary for building strong, sustainable organizations.

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NATO is getting more help from Russia in the Afghan war. At a ministerial meeting in Brussels on Thursday, the sides discussed expanding the vital transit of military cargo to Afghanistan through Russia's territory. Moscow has provided the alliance with air corridors and railway routes. The link is vital as Pakistan blocked NATO supplies from crossing its territory after an air strike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers 6 months ago. And as the alliance prepares to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, it finds itself in the midst of a string of scandals involving extreme breaches of discipline by US troops Washington says recently published photographs of soldiers posing with the remains of Afghan bombers show an isolated incident of young people caught up in the moment. For more on the topic RT talks to Mike Raddie from the London-based anti-war group Democracy Village. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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Record snowfall in Afghanistan has brought hardship to impoverished people in the capital, Kabul. But the 50 cm of snow may bring long awaited relief to the drought that's plagued Afghanistan's farmers for years.

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DemocracyNow.org - Democracy Now! broadcasts from Chicago, site of the largest NATO summit in the organization's six-decade history. On Sunday, veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, as well as members of Afghans For Peace, led a peace march of thousands of people. Iraq Veterans Against the War held a ceremony where nearly 50 veterans discarded their war medals by hurling them down the street in the direction of the NATO summit. We hear the soldiers' voices as they return their medals one by one from the stage. "I am giving back my global war on terror service medal in solidarity with the people of Iraq and Afghanistan," said Jason Heard, a former combat medic who spent 10 years in the US Army. "I am deeply sorry for the destruction that we have caused in these countries and around the globe." Towatch the complete daily, independent news hour, read the transcript, download the podcast, and for more information, visit www.democracynow.org FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com Listen on SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com Daily Email News Digest: www.democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit www.democracynow.org

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Kandahar, the Taliban's birthplace. Newly-appointed Mayor Mohammed Omar is determined to improve security and living conditions in the city, but he must do so under constant threat, following the death of his predecessor at the hands of a suicide bomber last July.

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Change is underway in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad. The repsonsibility for securing the city has been handed from the Americans to the Afghans, in a process being referred to as transition.

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General Zarawar Zahid has been policing for 16 years. He's in command of a province where the security has recently been handed over to the Afghans. We followed him and his team on a daily patrol.

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An investigation is underway after a number of Afghan civilians were killed by a US soldier overnight in the province of Kandahar. The individual has been detained by ISAF.

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Afghan Police Special Response Teams train to respond to IED attacks and clear compounds with their Slovak advisors.

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The Mayor of Kabul is calling on city residents to donate their own money to reconstruct the palace of Darulaman, built in the 1920s by King Amanullah Shah, as part of his ongoing project to refubish and rebuild Afghanistan's capital.

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French military medics have saved the life of a ten year old Afghan girl who was shot in the head following a battle with the Taliban. The incident happened at her home in Tagab, in Kapisa Province north of Kabul.

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NATO in Afghanistan is trying to contain violent protests at military bases near Kabul, after reports of personnel burning a load of Korans and other Islamic religious material. General John Allen, the US commander in Afghanistan, issued a candid apology and indicated an investigation was already underway at Bagram Air Base, where the incident reportedly occurred. "I offer my sincere apologies for any offence this may have caused, to the president of Afghanistan, the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and most importantly, to the noble people of Afghanistan," he said. Protesters have fired slingshots and firebombs at the base; guards have responded with rubber bullets. Last year, similar violent protests left 12 dead and more injured in Afghanistan, after American pastor Terry Jones publicly burned the Koran in Florida.

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Afghan and US troops are involved in a major operation to drive the Taliban out of districts surrounding Kandahar. Some of the fighting has been taking place in Zahri, an area north of the city. This video shows Afghan and US troops on patrol in Operation Dragon Strike and returning fire as they assault through a possible ambush, and sweep the area of Taliban. The US troops are from the 2nd Platoon, C Company, 2nd of the 502nd, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, the Afghan soldiers are from the 205th Corps.

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The American commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan says he will investigate what Pakistan has called a deliberate assault on its border. NATO aircraft killed more than two dozen Pakistani soldiers on Saturday. The alleged attack comes as the latest source of tension in a difficult year for Pakistan-US. relations following the US air raid into the Pakistani military town of Abottabad to kill Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Pakistan responded by closing a supply route to NATO's Afghanistan mission, and ordered the US to leave an airbase. Al Jazeera's Rosiland Jordan reports from Washington.

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