Topic: Kabul Weekly
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Karzai visits Moscow as Russia eyes greater role in Afghanistan
During President Karzai's visit, Afghanistan and Russia are likely to sign agreements on political, social, economic, and defense cooperation initiatives.
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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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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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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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New Taliban code: Don't kill civilians, don't take ransom
The 60-page code of conduct, issued in the runup to Aug. 20 elections, urges fewer suicide bombings. US and Afghan officials say it's propaganda.
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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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Former US official accuses Afghan government of stymying anti-opium efforts
Thomas Schweich charges that President Karzai is protecting drug traffickers within his power base, and says the US Defense Department and some NATO allies have also resisted antiopium efforts.
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