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In Pictures: Julian Assange and the WikiLeaks Scandal
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Who are the Taliban and what do they want? 5 key points
While Pakistani and Afghan insurgents often get labeled as the 'Taliban,' in reality there are several groups that often act independently and have distinct command structures, ideologies, and strategies.
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Afghanistan: 5 areas of concern after the US leaves
The withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan will have profound, direct effects on the country's security, economy, and society. Here are five areas that are likely to see an impact.
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Mitt Romney's top 5 attacks on President Obama
Mitt Romney has yet to nail down the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s already attacking President Obama. Here's a look at five of Mr. Romney’s charges – and whether they’re true.
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Afghanistan's Bonn Conference: 4 things you need to know
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If McChrystal gets his Afghan surge, how many troops will be there?
With Gen. McChrystal pushing President Obama for 40,000 more troops in Afghanistan, we take a look at the evolution of America's military commitment to the war there.
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What next in Afghanistan? The five people Obama is asking.
President Obama has said he is reviewing US strategy in Afghanistan. Here are five of the most important people he is listening to – and what they might be telling him.
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Afghans on troop surge debate: It's the corruption, stupid.
Afghan leaders say any effort that doesn't address election fraud and corrupt officials will fail.
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Leaders mark Eid al Fitr with calls for peace - and warnings
Afghan President Hamid Karzai used the Muslim holiday signaling the end of Ramadan to reach out to the Taliban, while Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamanei denounced Israel.
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Standoff over Karzai win threatens Afghan power vacuum
Conflict between the two commissions tasked with validating the vote could delay a possible runoff until after the winter snows.
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Karzai unlikely to claim Afghan election victory soon
Amid likely vote fraud, some experts now call for a coalition government or a return to the tribal system to clear the impasse.
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A third of Karzai votes may be fraudulent, EU official says
The EU's monitor for Afghanistan election suggests that 1.1 million of the incumbent president's votes must be investigated.
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UN-backed election body in Afghanistan orders partial recount
The Electoral Complaints Commission says it found evidence of fraud at 10 percent of polling stations. A recount will prolong the country’s political uncertainty.
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Amid British furor over Afghan rescue mission, war support plummets
The day after New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell was released by British commandos, a new poll finds growing opposition to the UK's troop commitment to the war.
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Karzai leads Afghan vote, but election watchdog finds fraud
The Independent Election Commission said preliminary results gave Karzai 54.1 percent of the vote. But a UN-backed vote monitor ordered a partial recount, citing evidence of fraud.
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NATO admits Afghan airstrike killed civilians
Feeding the controversy, the Taliban joined Western nations in calling for an investigation into the Sept. 4 attack in Kunduz Province.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's two fronts in the Afghan war
He must reduce a credibility gap with Americans on his goals and tactics. A fraudulent vote in Afghanistan doesn't help.
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Western envoys: Expect run-off in Afghanistan election
The Paris meeting today was seen as an effort to pressure incumbent President Hamid Karzai amid the review of more than 1,000 complaints of voting fraud.
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Fraud complaints balloon in Afghan vote count
The number of major allegations doubled over the weekend to 700. With one-third of the vote counted, President Hamid Karzai widened his lead to 46 percent.
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Afghan election fraud allegations mount as Karzai lead widens
Though many Afghan citizens and politicians are alleging fraud, analysts say getting to the bottom of what happened is a difficult exercise.
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Massive blast in Afghanistan kills dozens
The bombing in Kandahar – one of the largest in a year – underscores the deteriorating security situation in the country.
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Afghan election results close as fraud claims mount
Top candidates Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah stand nearly tied at 40 percent. But 90 percent of polling stations remain to be counted and a rising number of fraud complaints adjudicated.
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Young Gitmo detainee released, meets Hamid Karzai
The Afghan, who said tortured into falsely confessing that he attacked US troops, has spent nearly one third of his life in the detention center.
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Afghan elections: What might happen next
With President Hamid Karzai's rivals crying foul, the incumbent may win by solid margins but lose legitimacy – which could hamper counterinsurgency efforts.
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Afghan voting marred by violence that killed 26 and closed polling places
About 11 percent fewer polling places opened than Afghanistan estimated it needed. Provinces expected to vote for President Hamid Karzai had the most problems. Could it tip the election?
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Karzai, Abdullah both claim victory in Afghan election
Preliminary results are days away. All the campaigns have complained of fraud.
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The Monitor's View: Under burqas, Afghan women voted in protest
A relatively high female turnout in many areas showed a desire to keep the Taliban at bay and to gain more rights.
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Afghan elections: What's at stake?
Voting today will test the legitimacy of the government and the credibility of the international counterinsurgency strategy.
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Opinion: Democracy in Afghanistan is wishful thinking
In a feudal society that long picked leaders according to religion and tradition, the winner of today's election may be seen as illegitimate – simply because he is elected.
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Afghan women on the campaign trail
Their roles as canvassers, voters, even candidates in the Aug. 20 election highlight some of the gains – and remaining challenges – facing women as the country moves toward democracy.
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