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Afghanistan to top NATO agenda
Delegations from around 60 countries are in Chicago for the start of two-day summit.
Last Modified: 19 May 2012 23:43

Delegations from around 60 countries will gather in Chicago on Sunday for the start of a two-day NATO summit.

Top of the agenda will be the war in Afghanistan and the European missile defence system.

Another crucial issue is NATO's budget. The US has complained for decades that it pays too much.

Patty Culhane reports.
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