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By September, the United States was becoming openly critical of Pakistan for supporting a Taliban military offensive aimed at completing the conquest of Afghanistan.
The US became public in their critiques of Pakistan's support of the Taliban's conquest of Afghanistan.

York by land or by water. The authors of Nature Walks and Quiet Water have checked out countless locations, culling the best so you don’t have to take a long drive to a disap­pointing hike or paddle—you can rely on their reporting to guarantee a great trip every time.
York by land or water, the authors of Nature Walks and Quiet Water scouted locations & picked the best to avoid a disappointing hike or paddle. Rely on them to guarantee a great trip every time.

The drive then circles around the immaculate gardens and fine mansions of Rockcliffe Park. The park's driveway takes you out to the Rockcliffe Lookout for a spectacular view of the Ottawa River and the mouth of the Gatineau.

The park's driveway takes you out to the Rockcliffe Lookout for a spectacular view of the Ottawa River and the mouth of the Gatineau.

