In formal negotiations set to begin Thursday, Afghan officials are expected to press their U.S. counterparts for veto power over controversial night raids on Afghan homes as well as warrants signed by a judge before the operations are carried out. Read full article > >

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Afghan officials likely to press for veto power over night raids in formal talks

PARIS — The French Health Ministry recommended Friday that women with breast implants reported to contain substandard silicone should get them removed, a ruling that affects 30,000 women in France and raises questions for thousands more in other countries. The ministry said in a statement that the operations would be “a preventive measure without an urgent nature” but would be paid for by the French national health system. Replacements also would be paid for if the original implants had been part of reconstruction, such as after cancer surgery, but not if they were done for cosmetic reasons, it said. Read full article > >

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France recommends removal of substandard breast implants

Conflicting reports emerged Tuesday about the status of one of the operations to rescue 33 workers trapped in a collapsed mine in Chile.

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Status of Chile mine’s Plan B not clear