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Tearful Karzai warns of youth exodus from Afghanistan. Here's why.
A young judge's woes symbolize a rising generation's dismay over widespread corruption – and their commitment to building Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan election: Why the next parliament won't check Karzai's power
The results of Saturday's Afghanistan election aren't expected for days, but because the parliamentary candidates ran as individuals, not as party members, they are unlikely to unite in opposition to President Hamid Karzai.
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Can Afghanistan President Karzai and Obama still work together?
Angry words lately between Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and the administration of Barack Obama have raised questions about whether they can work together to stabilize the war torn country.
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Afghanistan war: Marjah battle as tough as Fallujah, say US troops
US and Afghan troops moved towards the center of the Taliban stronghold of Marjah today despite encountering fierce sniper fire and mine fields. Sixty percent of the front-line forces are Afghan troops.
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Afghanistan: Peace talks with the Taliban's Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar heads the smallest of the three main Taliban nsurgent groups. He is holding tentative peace talks with the government of Afghanistan
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Afghanistan war worsening but optimism is up, says new poll
The Afghanistan war has intensified and a fraudulently elected president retaken power, but 70 percent of respondents say the country is moving in the right direction, up 30 points from last year. Some analysts question the jump in positivity.
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Afghan parliament's rejection of cabinet may delay reforms for months
The Afghan parliament will soon begin a six-week break, then prepare for elections, leaving less-influential acting ministers to govern.
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Afghanistan war: Marines move in to stop Taliban from Pakistan
As part of Obama's Afghanistan war surge, some 9,000 marines are moving into small Afghan towns near the border to stop Taliban soldiers and supplies coming from Pakistan. The view from this new front.
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Karzai second-term goals: unity, stamping out corruption
Afghanistan President Karzai faces challenge of governing provinces that did not support him and where feelings of betrayal may run strong.
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In Afghanistan runoff, more polling stations may mean more fraud
With less than half as many election workers in Afghanistan's second round of voting, it may be even easier for "ghost" stations to submit fake votes.
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Deadly Afghanistan attack: It wasn't just the Taliban
The Taliban combined with an Al Qaeda-linked militant group and others to kill eight US soldiers in northeastern Afghanistan Sunday. The Taliban's flexibility is a major threat to US forces.
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Afghans criticize UN's strong hand in their election
Several analysts and opposition figures in Afghanistan say the UN's decision to fire Peter Galbraith for urging a harder line on election fraud affirms popular fears that it is the international community calling the shots on who wins.
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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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Dostum's return to Afghanistan: a nod to 'warlord politics'
On eve of presidential vote, the ethnic Uzbek fighter, who's been in exile, rallied his base to support struggling President Hamid Karzai. Some say the move undermines a new, more democratic brand of politics.
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Afghanistan's answer to 'The Daily Show'?
As Aug. 20 election looms, news comedy programs on private networks poke fun at politicians – and call it like they see it.
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In Afghanistan, Taliban kills more civilians than US
According to a new UN report, the number of civilians killed by both sides in the conflict has risen nearly 50 percent since 2007.
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Short-lived cease-fire with Taliban dims prospects for broader deals
Soon after Kabul announced a truce in northern Badghis Province Monday, clashes erupted between insurgents and police.
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Captured US soldier in Taliban video: Held by Haqqani network?
The area the kidnapping took place suggests the kidnapping of Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl is most likely the work of the Haqqani network, an Al Qaeda-linked group, analysts say.
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Afghan election: Can Karzai's rivals close the gap?
Top contenders Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani are campaigning outside their traditional bases and attacking the incumbent.
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Why Afghanistan might gain a CEO
As race for presidency nears, a new role is eyed for a former US ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad: Help Kabul work with the outside world.
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Afghanistan's divided opposition boosts Karzai's election bid
Though unpopular, the president has more national reach than the shrinking pool of contenders.
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Key Afghan insurgents open door to talks
The Haqqani network has agreed to discuss a peace proposal with government-backed mediators.
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Karzai draws criticism for early election call
Moving the presidential vote up to spring from August could undercut opponents, who still have to plan their campaigns.
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Security up at porous Afghan border
The US, Pakistan coordinate troops to prevent militants from fleeing to either side.
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Afghanistan and Pakistan take center stage in 2009
Under Obama, the US may send 20,000 more troops and encourage talks with the Taliban in an effort to reclaim the upper hand in Afghanistan.
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