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Karzai sworn in as Afghan President for 2nd term

The incumbent Afghan president Hamid Karzai was sworn in for the second five-year term on Thursday amid tight security. He vowed to fight corruption and bring good governance. Full story

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Karzai sworn in as Afghan President for 2nd term

2009-11-19 06:59:21 GMT Xinhua English KABUL, Nov. 19 (Xinhua)-- The incumbent Afghan president Hamid Karzai was sworn in for the second five-year term on Thursday amid tight security. He vowed to fight corruption and bring good governance.

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2009-11-03 06:53:32 GMT Xinhua English KABUL, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on Taliban militants to lay down arms and join the peace process in his first press conference on Tuesday after winning the presidential polls.

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U.S., EU welcome Karzai's reelection as Afghan leader

2009-11-04 02:14:46 GMT Xinhua English WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The United States and the European Union on Tuesday sent their congratulations to Afghan President Hamid Karzai for his re-election, saying they are looking forward to working with the new Afghan government.

EU urges Karzai to promote national unity

2009-11-03 16:51:55 GMT Xinhua English STOCKHOLM, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) on Tuesday urged the Afghan re-elected president Hamid Karzai to forma government which can promoting national unity.

Chinese president congratulates Karzai on reelection

2009-11-03 11:44:26 GMT Xinhua English BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao Tuesday sent a message to Afghan President Hamid Karzai congratulating him on his reelection.

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2009-11-03 11:18:24 GMT Xinhua English BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday congratulated Afghan President Hamid Karzai on his re-election and pledged to continue support for the war-torn country's reconstruction.

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Obama's remarks on Karzai's win in Afghanistan

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Karzai re-elected amid turmoil

2009-11-03 07:47:12 GMT SINA.com Afghanistan's election commission declared President Hamid Karzai the country's president, after his run-off opponent dropped out.

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UN chief meets with Afghan president Karzai

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