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Afghan elections delayed, but even later date may come too soon
The decision to postpone Afghan elections until September violates the Constitution. But observers agree that extra time – even more than four months – is needed to erect safeguards against fraud.
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Afghanistan President Karzai inaugural: promises of clean cabinet
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai promised to tackle corruption in his inaugural speech on Thursday. But he also promised a “professional” cabinet, something the Obama administration and others have been pushing for.
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UN Afghanistan drawdown, fraud charges leave tough task for Karzai
The UN said it will withdraw 600 of its 1,100 foreign staffers from Afghanistan as President Hamid Karzai promises economic development after scandal-marred election.
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Karzai about face could salvage Afghanistan election
President Hamid Karzai backed away from threats to reject an election runoff Monday in a move diplomats say breathes life into efforts to find a legitimate leader for Afghanistan.
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$1,000 for a kebab? Afghan villages fight corruption.
Locals trained by an NGO gather to scrutinize officials' books.
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