Half-Brother's Death Deals Blow To Afghan President -- Voice Of America
The killing of Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s half-brother has removed a key power broker from the Afghan political scene. Ahmad Wali Karzai was the most powerful figure in Kandahar province, a hotbed of insurgent activity. His death is seen as a severe blow to the power base of President Karzai.
Ahmad Wali Karzai was head of the Kandahar provincial council, but had far more power than the provincial governor. He wielded both economic and political clout on behalf of himself and his half-brother, President Hamid Karzai, in the midst of the Taliban insurgency.
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Iran threatens to attack Kurdish rebels in Iraq.
Iraq abandons plan to buy F-16 fighters.
Gunmen blow up Egyptian pipeline to Israel.
ASIA
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Protesters, police clash in South Korea.
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Kenya refuses to open empty refugee camp as thousands flee famine.
EUROPE
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