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Fri 08 Aug 2001Diplomats ignore Taliban request to leave KabulWestern diplomats seeking access to eight foreign aid workers accused of promoting Christianity began a fourth frustrating day in Kabul on Friday saying they would not leave as advised by the ruling Taliban.The Taliban have denied consular access to four Germans, two Australians and two Americans from the German-based Christian relief agency Shelter Now International who were arrested two weeks ago along with 16 Afghan colleagues.