Hamid Karzai Appeals To Taliban As His Brother Is Buried -- The Guardian
Afghan leader urges Taliban to 'stop destroying the country' as police investigate the shooting of Ahmed Wali Karzai
Ministers, parliamentarians and thousands of other people joined the Afghan president Hamid Karzai to bury his half-brother Ahmed Wali Karzai, a political strongman who was praised for his efforts to bring peace to the southern province of Kandahar.
Ahmed Wali Karzai, dubbed the president of Kandahar, was killed on Tuesday at his home by his long-trusted security chief.
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MIDDLE EAST
White House, in shift, turns against Syria leader. Obama sharpens rhetoric against Syria’s Assad.
Iran rejects U.S. claim it is supporting insurgents in Iraq.
Turkey says EU ties will "freeze" if no Cyprus solution.
Thousands of Iraqis face long wait for visas — and entry to U.S.
ASIA
Afghan president weeps as slain brother is buried. Ahmed Wali Karzai had rebuilt relationship with U.S.
Afghan governor targeted en route to funeral of Karzai's half-brother.
Pakistan threatens to leave Afghan border after US cuts.
Myanmar army turning prisoners into war zone porters: groups.
Strike, security restrictions close Indian Kashmir.
China admits "long way to go" for citizens to enjoy human rights.
AFRICA
Libya: Gaddafi 'ready to flee to South Africa' if son allowed to run in elections. Gaddafi forces are struggling, U.S. intelligence reports say.
In Egypt, post-revolution harmony turns into acrimony.
Violence in northeast Nigeria sparks fears. Fear of Islamic militant attacks in Nigeria spreads to Lagos.
Horn of Africa drought: Somalia aid supplies boosted.
UN says peacekeeping force in South Sudan has stronger mandate.
EUROPE
Debt crisis threatens Italy, one of euro zone’s biggest economies.
Greece seeking new bailout deal.
Death toll in Russian boat disaster reaches 100. Russia mourns Volga boat dead.
Belfast riots after Orange parade in Ardoyne. Police under attack in second night of riots in Northern Ireland.
Cypriots riot after deadly munitions blast.
AMERICAS
Guatemala arrests two over Facundo Cabral killing.
Mexico ruling may send soldiers to civilian courts.
US seeks Mexico border gun sales details.
Chavez prays, vows to speed socialist drive.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Suspected US drone strikes kill 42 militants in Pakistan.
U.S. official: CIA interrogating terror suspects in Somalia.
Study: Western militants trained in Pakistan still #1 threat.
July 7 bombings were last successful al-Qaeda attack Osama bin Laden played a role in, US claims.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Luanda is the most expensive city in the world; New York City is a distant 32nd place.
U.S. petroleum leader decries ‘extreme’ regulations.
Gold strikes new high after Fed comments.
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