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Obama warns Afghan president: Time for new chapter
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama greeted Hamid Karzai's election victory with as much admonishment as praise on Monday, pointedly advising America's partner in war he must make more serious efforts to end corruption in Afghanistan's government and prepare his nation to ultimately defend itself.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Hamid Karzai Barack Obama Activities:2009 Afghan Election Source:(AP)
2009-11-02
Suicide bomber kills 35 near Pakistan's capital
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - A suicide bomb killed 35 people near Pakistan's military headquarters Monday while a second blast wounded several police, continuing a wave of terrorism that prompted the United Nations to suspend long-term development work near the Afghan border.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan Activities:Anti-terror War in Pakistan Source:(AP)
2009-11-02
Afghan's Karzai effectively handed 2nd term
KABUL - President Hamid Karzai effectively secured a second term Sunday when his only challenger dropped out of the race, and the Obama administration said it was prepared to work with the man it has previously criticized to combat corruption and confront the Taliban insurgency.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Hillary Clinton Hamid Karzai Barack Obama Activities:2009 Afghan Election Source:(AP)
2009-11-01
Karzai's election increases pressure on Obama
KABUL - Hamid Karzai was declared the winner by default Monday in Afghanistan's fraud-marred presidential election, increasing the pressure on President Barack Obama to end his marathon deliberations at a time when a scaled-down version of his commander's ambitious plans is gaining support.
Nations:Afghanistan People:John Boehner Ban Ki-moon Hamid Karzai Barack Obama Activities:2009 Afghan Election Source:(AP)
2009-11-01
Hundreds of foreign militants on run: Pakistan army
SHERWANGI, Pakistan (AFP) - Hundreds of foreign fighters were on the run in this battle-scarred region near Afghanistan Sunday, the military said, pressing a major offensive into a third week.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan Source:(AFP)
2009-11-01
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