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Karzai: U.S. knows that Iran gives him 'bags of money'

Karzai: U.S. knows that Iran gives him 'bags of money'

Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Monday that once or twice a year Iran gives his office $700,000 to $975,000 for official presidential expenses ...

 

Taliban in high-level talks with Karzai government, sources say

Taliban in high-level talks with Karzai government, sources say

Taliban representatives and the government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai have begun secret, high-level talks over a negotiated end to the war, according to Afghan and Arab sources.

 

Petraeus Says Taliban Have Reached Out to Karzai

The top American commander in Afghanistan says efforts have begun to start reconciliation talks.

 

Too early to judge Afghan election: Karzai spokesman

Afghan President Hamid Karzai's chief spokesman Monday said it was too early to judge the quality of a parliamentary vote at the weekend, with the election watchdog saying it expected thousands of complaints to be heard.

 

Karzai Says Corrupt Private Security Firms Are Undermining Afghanistan War

Afghan President Hamid Karzai renewed his demand that private security firms in Iraq disband by year's end, saying they are a source of corruption that's undermining support for the war against the Taliban ...

 

Fighting Rages in Marjah as Karzai Urges Restraint

Fighting Rages in Marjah as Karzai Urges Restraint

U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers advanced through poppy fields of Marjah on Saturday under withering gunfire from Taliban fighters shooting from mudbrick homes and compounds where families huddled in terror.

 

Taliban militants attack Afghan capital; 5 killed

Taliban militants attack Afghan capital; 5 killed

After explosions and gun battles rock Kabul for three hours, President Karzai says order is restored. The attack is launched on the day that confirmed Cabinet members are sworn in.

KABUL — Taliban militants struck in the heart of the Afghan capital today, launching suicide attacks on key government targets in a clear sign the insurgents plan to escalate their fight as the U.S. and its allies ramp up a campaign to end the war.

 

Afghan lawmakers defy Karzai on Cabinet

Afghanistan's parliament deals a stinging rebuke to President Hamid Karzai by rejecting 70 percent of his nominees for a new cabinet.

 

AP Interview: Karzai willing to talk to Taliban

AP Interview: Karzai willing to talk to Taliban

Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday he's willing to talk with the Taliban chief in a bid to bring peace to the country if the move would have the backing of the United States and other international partners.

 

Clinton Visits Karzai on Inauguration Eve

The unannounced visit amounted to a stern pep talk from the Obama administration to exhort President Hamid Karzai to do a better job at addressing corruption.

 

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