Rains picked up in some areas from late August, but large parts of western and southern India didn't benefit and farmers have been struggling to pull through the dry patch.

WSJ: India to Get Normal Monsoon Rains

This time, after a 40-minute flight, the commandos' chopper touches down on a patch of dry earth overlooking Zargaran.

NPR: U.S.-Afghan Force Raids Suspected Taliban Hideout

Those now living prosperously in Europe, America or the Gulf states have little interest in returning to fight both Israel and Yasser Arafat for this little patch of dry land.

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