Newsline 15 December 2009: Kabul hit by fresh suicide bombing; Canada's recent environmental policy shatters its wholesome reputation, and the Netherlands' terror threat level is downgraded.

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Suicide bomber hits Afghan capital:
A suicide bombing ripped through Afghanistan's capital today killing eight people. It's the latest in a string of attacks blamed on the Taliban insurgency in the country, although the situation is still far from clear.

Listen to Bette Dam in Afghanistan

Canada comes under fire over environmental policy:
Canada’s image as a haven of natural beauty has been tarnished significantly over recent years, particularly on the issue of curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

Dan Karpenchuk reports from Canada

Terror threat in the Netherlands downgraded:
The Dutch authorities have lowered the terrorism threat level from 'substantial' to 'limited', although reports suggest homegrown militants are training abroad.

Listen to the Newsline interview with Perro de Jong

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