Pictures of the Day: Tuesday, Apr. 07, 2009

German Chancellor Angela Merkel rides aboard a German air force 'Transall C-160' during a flight from Masar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan to Termes in Uzbekistan. Merkel was in
Michael Kappler / DPA / Landov

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel rides aboard a German air force 'Transall C-160' during a flight from Masar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan to Termes in Uzbekistan. Merkel was in Afghanistan for two days, visiting German soldiers and aid projects.