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The copper mine of Afghanistan

Almost unused housing that was built for mine workers is seen at the Aynak mine site, Logar Province, Afghanistan. A giant copper mine that the Afghan government has made the centerpiece of its plans for building an economy nearly from scratch is now at least five years behind schedule and the state-owned Chinese company that won the bidding has missed key deadlines in its still-secret contract with the Afghan government and is trying to renegotiate the deal, according to several officials and observers inside and outside of the mining ministry. (Matthew C. Rains/MCT)

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Cypress Wetlands 'baby' shower

Seventy-five to 100 people were on hand May 11 to welcome the arrival of hatchling wading birds at the town of Port Royal's Cypress Wetlands and learn more about the rookery habitat.

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