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UN chief congratulates Afghans on 'momentous' vote
Afghans braved the threat of Taliban attacks to vote in Saturday's polls to elect a successor to President Hamid Karzai.
Mon Apr 07 2014
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Afghanistan head to polls on Saturday marking a new era
US-led foreign donors hope the vote will help vindicate the massive military and civilian intervention since 2001 and start a new era for the country.
Fri Apr 04 2014
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NATO probes report of child killed in Afghan airstrike
President Hamid Karzai lashed out at his American allies again on Thursday after word came that NATO drone strikes had killed civilians in southern Afghanistan.
Fri Nov 29 2013
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Kerry sees progress as security talks in Kabul extended
President Hamid Karzai and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a second day of talks in Kabul on Saturday.
Sat Oct 12 2013
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John Kerry arrives in Kabul on unannounced visit
President Hamid Karzai said this week that he was prepared to walk away from the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) talks.
Fri Oct 11 2013
Obama to host Afghan president at White House
US President Barack Obama will host Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the White House on Friday for talks centered on the long-term security compact between the two countries.
Tue Jan 08 2013