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It was a massive U.S. investment in energy for Afghanistan. But after years of delays and millions of dollars, the 105-megawatt power plant hardly runs and Afghans still need power. Today, the plant is a symbol of the faltering U.S. reconstruction effort

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HEADLINE: Power Struggles: Afghans still in the dark

CAPTION: It was a massive U.S. investment in energy for Afghanistan. But after years of delays and millions of dollars, the 105-megawatt power...
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AP assesses gains over past years ahead of Afghan donors conference

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Kabul, Afghanistan - 13 May, 2010

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai hung onto his 54 percent to 28 percent lead over his closest rival Sunday in the presidential contest as the vote count ground on in the face of fraud allegations.

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HEADLINE: 'No winners' yet in Afghan poll, Karzai ahead

CAPTION: Afghan President Hamid Karzai hung onto his 54 percent to 28 percent lead over his closest rival Sunday in the presidential contest as the vote count...
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The US has made an enormous and costly commitment to building a new Afghanistan, but an ongoing Associated Press investigation finds results have been lacking.

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HEADLINE: Power play: Afghans forced to pay extra for basics.

CAPTION: Despite international donations worth billions of dollars; rampant fraud, waste and corruption continues to plague the...
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VOICED Children back at school, Karzai secures money for redevelopment

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Saturday that he accepts the recent decision by the country's election commission to hold the presidential vote on August 20.

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HEADLINE: Karzai accepts August 20th elections

CAPTION: Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he accepts the recent decision by the country's election commission to hold the presidential vote on August 20. (Mar
ch 7)
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CLEAN : Afghan election a big step forward: analyst

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CLEAN : Afghan election a big step forward: analyst
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Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai is expected to raise the issue of civilian casualties when he holds President Barack Obama on in Washington on Wednesday.

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(HEADLINE: Afghan civilian deaths cause friction with U.S.

CAPTION: Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai is expected to raise the issue of civilian casualties when he holds his first...
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Private co. now provides security for Afghan President

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Kabul, Afghanistan - 5 December 2002

1. Long shot of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, wearing formal dress for the Eid el-Fitr ceremony at the end of Ramadan, walking in the presidential...
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Former foreign minster Abdullah Abdullah said that he was disappointed by the security for the elections and questioned the competence of the country's Independent Election Commission.

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HEADLINE: Afghan presidential candidate questions vote

CAPTION: Former foreign minster Abdullah Abdullah said that he was disappointed by the security for the elections and questioned the whether the apparatus of...
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Clinton and Gates in Congressional hearings, McChrystal

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Washington, DC - 2 December, 2009

1. Various shots of Congressional hearing attended by US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and...
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Fraud investigators threw out hundreds of thousands of votes for President Hamid Karzai in the country's disputed August election. The findings set the stage for a runoff between him and his top challenger.

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HEADLINE: Afghan fraud panel voids 1000s of Karzai votes

CAPTION: Fraud investigators threw out hundreds of thousands of votes for President Hamid Karzai in the country's disputed August...
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President Barack Obama welcomed Afghan President Hamid Karzai's election with as much admonishment as praise on Monday, telling America's partner in war that he expects a more serious effort to end corruption in his government and prepare his nation to ultimately defend itself.

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HEADLINE: Obama to Afghan president: Time for new chapter

CAPTION: President Barack Obama welcomed Afghan President Hamid Karzai's election with as much admonishment as praise. (No
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President Obama says Gen. Stanely McChystal's comments about his colleagues in Rolling Stone showed 'poor judgement.' But Obama says he will wait until be meets with McChrystal in person Wednesday before deciding whether to fire the general.

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HEADLINE: Obama: McChrystal showed 'poor judgement'

CAPTION: President Obama says Gen. Stanely McChystal's comments about his colleagues in Rolling Stone showed 'poor judgement.' But Obama says he will wait...
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WRAP Clinton and Gates, AP cover of McChrystal

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Washington, DC - 2 December, 2009

1. Various shots of Congressional hearing attended by US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and...
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Afghanistan's president welcomed his new term by reaching out to opponents Tuesday and promising to banish the corruption that has undermined his administration.

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HEADLINE: Afghan president aware of 'difficulties' ahead

CAPTION: Afghanistan's president welcomed his new term by reaching out to opponents Tuesday and promising to banish the corruption that has...
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U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers are slowly advancing in their offensive in southern Afghanistan as the country''s president, Hamid Karzai, is urging NATO forces to avoid civilian casualties.

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HEADLINE: Fighting rages as Karzai urges restraint from NATO

CAPTION: U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers are slowly advancing in their offensive in southern Afghanistan as the country''s president, Hamid Karzai, is urging...
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NATO says it will continue airstrikes on Afghan homes as a vital part of the war, after Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he'll no longer allow the strikes following more civilian casualties.

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HEADLINE: Karzai: End Airstrikes

CAPTION: NATO says it will continue airstrikes on Afghan homes as a vital part of the war, after Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he'll no longer allow the strikes following more civilian...
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Voice Package: Inauguration ceremony for interim government

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Clinton and Gates in Congressional hearings; Vox; Analyst

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Washington, DC - 2 December, 2009

1. Various shots of Congressional hearing attended by US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Admiral...
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Afghan lawmakers have expressed anger over the U.S. move to fly an American soldier accused of killing 16 civilians out of the country. Meanwhile, the Taliban has cut off talks with the U.S.

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HEADLINE: Accused U.S. soldier sent to Kuwait

CAPTION: Afghan lawmakers have expressed anger over the U.S. move to fly an American soldier accused of killing 16 civilians out of the country. Meanwhile, the...
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U.N. Sec''y Gen. Ban Ki-Moon says he believes now is the time for the international community to rally around the government in Kabul.

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HEADLINE: U.N. Sec''y Gen: Now is the time rally around Afghanistan

CAPTION: 60 nations will meet in London Thursday to discuss Afghanistan''s future and a plan for getting western countries out. ...
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An exclusive insight into Afghan militant group

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An exclusive insight into Afghan militant group