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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Pray for people in Afghanistan, where three earthquakes have hit in a week, causing the deaths of almost 1,500 people and leaving more than 2,000 injured. To add to the disaster, rescue and relief operations have been hampered by the country’s mountainous terrain. Pray for help to reach all who need it, and for comfort [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Pray for people in Afghanistan, where three earthquakes have hit in a week, causing the deaths of almost 1,500 people and leaving more than 2,000 injured. To add to the disaster, rescue and relief operations have been hampered by the country’s mountainous terrain. Pray for help to reach all who need it, and for comfort and strength for all those who have lost loved ones and homes.</p>



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