Kabul Hunkers Down As Hamid Karzai Prepares For New Term As Afghanistan's President -- L.A. Times
Fearing violence, residents of the capital are staying off the streets. The mood is glum, fueled by disappointment in the government.
Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan - Mahmood Barakzai still remembers the rush of pride and optimism he felt when Hamid Karzai was sworn in for his first term as Afghanistan's president. This time around, the Kabul shopkeeper wasn't even going to bother switching on the television.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel brushes off Obama criticism over Jerusalem.
Iraq vice president vetoes new election law.
Kurdish legislators threaten boycott of Iraq election. More news here.
Iran sentences 5 to death over postelection turmoil.
EU says it is not time to recognize Palestinian state.
ASIA
North Korea maneuvers to evade U.N. sanctions: experts.
Obama in Korea: warmer welcome than in China, Japan?
Pakistani army shows off captured Taliban posts. Prolonged struggles loom in Pakistani battle zone.
Afghans 'blame poverty for war'.
NATO chief predicts ‘substantially more troops’ in Afghanistan.
North Korea's nuclear plans cloud Obama in Seoul.
China holds firm on major issues in Obama’s visit.
AFRICA
South Sudan violence kills 12, injures Minister.
Germany arrests Congo rebel leaders.
25 years after Live Aid, Ethiopia tries to cover up a new famine.
Annual report finds Sub-Saharan Africa especially hard hit by corruption.
EU to provide 100 troops for training Somali force.
Pirates again attack US-flagged Maersk Alabama. Somali pirates free crew of Spanish ship.
EUROPE
EU leaders split over president ahead of summit.
Czech Republic marks 'Velvet Revolution' anniversary amid political turmoil.
Merkel puts off decision that would anger Poland.
Russia expects new START Agreement by December 5.
EU-Russia to reset ties at summit.
UN food summit ends with 'crumbs' in hunger fight.
U.K.'s Brown draws election battle lines.
AMERICAS
Senate health bill said to cost $849 billion over 10 years.
Chávez's populism faces test as Venezuelan economy sink.
Ruling on Zelaya 'after Honduran election'.
Peru, Chile presidents trade barbs in spy spat.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama, Holder predict conviction in 9/11 case.
Al Qaeda Africa wing less a threat to Europe: Official.
Obama admits Guantanamo won't close by Jan. deadline.
British judge: Gitmo evidence can be kept secret.
Republicans criticize Obama's call to delay Hill inquiries on Fort Hood.
Suspected Fort Hood shooter believed to be self-radicalized.
Americans should not fear 9/11 terror trials: Obama.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Obama: Debt could fuel 'double-dip recession'.
Commodity rally drives mining stocks higher as dollar drops.
California budget shortfall to top $21 billion.
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