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Everything It Wanted--Almost
Times Staff WriterIn the unfolding final acts of the war in Afghanistan, it suddenly appears that victory could bring the United States most--yet not quite all--of what it wanted when American warplanes began dropping bombs two months ago. The Taliban regime that was...Tags: Afghanistan, Washington (U.S. state), Hamid Karzai, National Government, Government
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Pakistan struggles to seal its border
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersAs the Taliban unravels and its soldiers retreat, a worried Pakistan was struggling Wednesday with an impossible task: sealing off its 1,500-mile border with Afghanistan, a porous line that slices through ancient tribal territories and desolate mountain...Tags: Afghanistan, Los Angeles Times, Kabul (Afghanistan), Disasters and Accidents, Air and Space Accidents
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Afghans explore idea of post-Taliban council
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersA procession of large turbaned men with grim visages, thick beards and dusty robes has passed through Hamid Karzai's gate in this southwestern Pakistani city for the last few weeks. The visitors identify themselves as tribal leaders and former commanders...Tags: Democracy, Afghanistan, Washington (U.S. state), Los Angeles Times, Government
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Inept Afghan bureaucracy gives way to chaotic kleptocracy
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe director of surgery at the public hospital was a Muslim cleric with no medical experience. The state bank director had memorized every verse of the Holy Koran but knew nothing of finance. In all the Taliban provincial offices here, only the mullah...Tags: Entertainment, Afghanistan, Hospitals and Clinics, Firearms, Los Angeles Times
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Taliban Offers to Give Up Kandahar But U.S. Opposes Any Amnesty for Regime's Leaders
Times Staff WritersTaliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar tentatively agreed Thursday to surrender his regime's last stronghold, Kandahar, in a murky pact that would mark the end of the ground war against Afghanistan's former governing militia. But major questions remained...Tags: Afghanistan, Washington (U.S. state), Government, Kabul (Afghanistan), NATO
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Rebels could prove crucial to U.S. fight
Baltimore Sun foreign correspondentThe success of American military action in Afghanistan could hinge on aid from a small, rebel Afghan army that just two weeks ago seemed on the verge of collapse. The Northern Alliance, which includes the remnants of the forces defeated by Afghanistan'...Tags: Afghanistan, Washington (U.S. state), Kabul (Afghanistan), NATO, Osama bin Laden
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South is key in Afghan campaign
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAlthough the U.S. military campaign so far has focused heavily on northern Afghanistan, the United States has little hope of tracking Osama bin Laden, eliminating his al-Qaida terrorist network or replacing the Taliban regime unless it wins in the south...Tags: Guerrilla Activity, Washington (U.S. state), Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, Los Angeles Times
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Marines dig in, jets attack
Sun National StaffWASHINGTON - Two Navy F-14 Tomcat warplanes attacked an armored convoy yesterday that had been spotted near an airstrip where U.S. Marines had just landed, according to a Navy spokesman. The Tomcats destroyed some of the 15 vehicles, which included tanks...Tags: Heavy Engineering, Guerrilla Activity, Afghanistan, U.S. Army, Vehicles
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Location of rebel chief still a mystery
Tribune staff reporterThe efforts of opposition leader Hamid Karzai to rally anti-Taliban groups in southern Afghanistan and his reported rescue by U.S. forces this week illustrate the difficulties of challenging the regime in its stronghold. Karzai's family members on...Tags: Taliban, Afghanistan, Terrorism, Hamid Karzai, Pakistan
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Bin Laden makes further threats in televised speech
From Wire ReportsWASHINGTON -- Osama bin Laden was shown on television yesterday afternoon declaring that "America is full of fear" and would never be safe and secure until Palestinians feel safe and secure. "America was hit by God in one of its softest spots. America is...Tags: Guerrilla Activity, Washington (U.S. state), Afghanistan, Government, Kabul (Afghanistan)
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Karzai set to continue Omar hunt
Associated PressKANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Afghanistan's interim leader promised yesterday that fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar will be tracked down, even as reports said the cleric may have eluded capture and fled to another province. Meanwhile, two members...Tags: Guerrilla Activity, Afghanistan, Washington (U.S. state), Government, Kabul (Afghanistan)
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CIA gets OK to kill bin Laden
Washington BureauPresident Bush has authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to take whatever action is necessary against alleged terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden, including killing him and eradicating his network, a U.S. official confirmed Sunday. Previous...Tags: Guerrilla Activity, Washington (U.S. state), Afghanistan, CNN (tv network), Biological and Chemical Weapons
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