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The West Bank city, home to more than 150,000 Palestinians and 400 Jewish settlers, is back at the center of the storm. Residents brace themselves and warn violence could spread.
Officials say the bank, which is partly owned by President Karzai's brother, is safe despite reports of massive losses.
The national exams, funded by $330 million in federal grants, would cover a wider range of subjects that students ought to pursue, not just math and English.
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