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Today on The World: US and NATO troops prepare for a major operation against a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan; Also, clandestine dining in Spain that requires a password… or a fingerscan; And a Scottish balladeer with a new take on an old tradition.

See also

• February 8, 2010 -- NATO prepares big offensive against Taliban
• February 8, 2010 -- Chinese popular with American students
• February 8, 2010 -- Clandestine dining in Spain
• February 8, 2010 -- Karine Polwart