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As Karzai begins new term, monumental challenges loom
KABUL — On the eve of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's...
Iraq’s national elections in jeopardy after vice president’s veto
BAGHDAD — Iraq's pivotal national elections were thrown back...
Iran, Saudi Arabia tensions rise over missing scientist
CAIRO — An award-winning Iranian nuclear scientist traveled...
Pakistani police arrest 5 Americans with alleged terror ties
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Police on Wednesday arrested five...
Afghan president’s new Cabinet picks include controversial figure
KABUL — Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai...
Corruption in Afghanistan isn’t limited to Afghans, U.S. official says
KABUL — About three-fourths of the ongoing corruption investigations led by U.S. oversight officials in Afghanistan are targeting suspects who aren't Afghan nationals, the top U.S. investigator in Afghanistan said Tuesday in Kabul...
Coordinated attacks on 3 Baghdad hotels kill at least 31
BAGHDAD — Militants bombed three hotel compounds in eastern Baghdad Monday...
Haiti’s plea to world: We need tents now and long-term aid
MONTREAL — Rebuilding Port-au-Prince could take a decade or longer and ultimately completely reform the way Haiti is organized, foreign leaders said at a conference Monday...
Former general provides tough election challenge to Sri Lankan president
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Two months ago, when Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa...
