Report: Afghan Army Riddled With Corruption And Feuding -- McClatchy News
WASHINGTON — The Afghan National Army, a pillar of the U.S. strategy for stabilizing Afghanistan and withdrawing U.S. troops next year, is riddled with corruption, ethnic friction and rivalries among its highest leaders that are hampering its ability to fight the Taliban-led insurgency, according to a new study.
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Obama, Karzai Seek To Improve US-Afghan Ties -- Voice of America
US, Afghanistan pledge enduring ties despite rows -- Yahoo News/AFP
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Afghanistan wants to be designated a significant U.S. ally -- L.A. Times
US turns on the charm to secure Karzai's support for new offensive -- The Independent
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White House gives optimistic outlook for Afghanistan -- USA Today
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Rebel group rejects likely Afghan exile offer -- Reuters
Deadline facing NATO troops in Afghanistan -- UPI
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UK foreign minister makes Afghanistan top priority -- Yahoo News/AFP
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Taliban claims killing of Afghan prison official -- AP
Bomb kills 2 US service members in Afghanistan -- AP
Rebel group rejects likely Afghan exile offer -- Reuters
Deadline facing NATO troops in Afghanistan -- UPI
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UK foreign minister makes Afghanistan top priority -- Yahoo News/AFP
Afghanistan dissolves 172 NGOs for misconduct -- Yahoo News/AFP
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Outside View: Can U.S. succeed in Afghanistan and Pakistan? -- UPI analysis
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Bomb kills 2 US service members in Afghanistan -- AP
Rebel group rejects likely Afghan exile offer -- Reuters
Deadline facing NATO troops in Afghanistan -- UPI
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UK foreign minister makes Afghanistan top priority -- Yahoo News/AFP
Afghanistan dissolves 172 NGOs for misconduct -- Yahoo News/AFP
Our Pal Karzai Kicks Charities Out of Afghanistan -- The Danger Room
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Deadline facing NATO troops in Afghanistan -- UPI
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UK foreign minister makes Afghanistan top priority -- Yahoo News/AFP
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