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abcnews.go.com - 11/3/2009
WATCH: Jake Tapper on Afghanistan Elections
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A look at how Hamid Karzai's victory will affect relations with the U.S.
mudvillegazette.com - 10/28/2009
Round Two
— mudvillegazette.com — By the looks of it, this NY Times story was going to tell the whole truth :... The Great American Arm-Twist in Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan -- By the looks of it, the ceremony that unfolded last week inside the Presidential Palace here was marking a joyous, even triumphant, occasion.  ... (more) Round Two

Comments vote down Greyhawk Greyhawk posted 10/28/2009posted this
Plan B
mudvillegazette.com - 11/4/2009
Plan B
— mudvillegazette.com — Al Jazeera : Hamid Karzai listened to a mixture of congratulations and straight talking down the telephone... from President Obama on Monday just hours after Mr. Karzai was declared the winner of the Afghan elections by default. President Obama made clear what the United States expects.  ... (more) Plan B

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reuters.com - 11/3/2009
Europe reluctant to send more troops to Afghanistan
— reuters.com — * Obama, Merkel discuss Afghanistan * Barroso: Comprehensive strategy needed for Afghanistan By Ross Colvin WASHINGTON, Nov... 3 (Reuters) - European nations are unlikely to contribute more troops to Afghanistan, the head of the European Commission said ... (more) Europe reluctant to send more troops to Afghanistan

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The Note's Must-Reads for Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Note — ... Irwin: “Fed gives Wall Street deadline on pay plan” LINK ENERGY / ENVIRONMENT: The New York Times’ John Broder: “Gore’s Dual Role in Spotlight: Advocate and Investor” LINK The Boston Globe's Political Intelligence: "Senate Republicans threaten to boycott climate bill" LINK OTHER MUST-READS: USA Today's Opinion: "Reagan for ’09" LINK ABC NEWS VIDEOS: “Jake Tapper on Afghanistan Elections” LINK “Voters Gear Up for Tuesday” LINK “End to Elections in Afghanistan” ...

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