In this Thursday July 2, 2009 photo a British soldier with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) shakes hand with an Afghan boy during a patrol in the Nad Alid district of Helmand province, south of Kabul, Afghanistan. Around 8,500 Britain soldiers, part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, are serving in Afghanistan. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

In this Thursday July 2, 2009 photo a British soldier with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) shakes hand with an Afghan boy during a patrol in the Nad Alid district of Helmand province, south of Kabul, Afghanistan. Around 8,500 Britain soldiers, part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, are serving in Afghanistan.

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