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As progress on the front line slows, Western countries are divided over how the army should proceed. There are disagreements about where should be targeted and how, and with autumn around the corner, time is of the essence. Why Americans\\u2019 feelings about their economy have become a less useful indicator for forecasters (12:34). And, are New Zealand\\u2019s rugby team off their game (18:24)?

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