The Pigeon Flyer of Kabul

March 3, 2006

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Faqir Mohammed spends an afternoon with his flock of pigeons in Kabul. The 41-year-old shopkeeper sends out into Afghanistan's capital city -- to the nearest mosque, the presidential palace and beyond -- before he calls them home and repeats the process.

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