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Afghanistan's Karzai gives India military equipment 'wish list'

May 22, 2013 12:30
By Ross Colvin NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Wednesday he had given a "wish list" of military equipment to India during a visit this week, presenting a conundrum for New Delhi as it weighs whether arming the Afghan army is in its interests. India wants to stabilize Afghanistan and is concerned about the resurgence of militant groups after foreign combat troops leave in 2014.

Karzai meets Indian leaders in push for military aid

Agence France-PresseMay 21, 2013 01:00
Afghan President Hamid Karzai held talks with Indian leaders Tuesday, hoping to secure more military aid as he looks to beef up his security forces after international troops pull out next year. An Indian foreign ministry source confirmed that Karzai had held talks late Tuesday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after a separate meeting earlier in the evening with his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee.

Karzai to seek more military aid during India trip

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 10:45
Afghan President Hamid Karzai will seek greater Indian military aid from India during a visit this week to New Delhi, officials of both countries said Monday. India has provided billions of dollars of aid to Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, and is keen to ensure that no radical Islamist regime takes power in Kabul after international troops pull out in 2014.

Cheers as Afghan minister outs 'corrupt' MPs

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 16:06
Afghanistan's finance minister on Monday named in parliament several lawmakers whom he said were guilty of corruption, triggering wild cheering and applause during a televised session of the lower house. Corruption is one of the key challenges facing Afghanistan as it tries to establish a functioning state system before US-led combat troops depart next year, and the government is often accused of failing to tackle the issue.

Cricket: Pakistan face dual test in Champions Trophy

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 07:46
Pakistan's cricket squad fly to Britain early Tuesday, seeking to win next month's Champions Trophy and avoid any repetition of the scandal that marred their last British tour in 2010. The spot-fixing scandal, disclosed by the now defunct News of the World, was related to the deliberate bowling of no-balls in return for money during the Lord's Test against England. It resulted in bans on then-captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer as well as jail terms for the trio and their agent Mazhar Majeed.

Cricket: Tough SA tour helped Pakistan - Misbah

Agence France-PresseMay 8, 2013 14:17
Pakistan's tough tour of South Africa has put them in the right mindset for the Champions Trophy, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said Wednesday after a training camp aimed at attuning the team to English conditions. Pakistan were thrashed 3-0 in Tests in South Africa, their batsmen unable to cope with the hosts' blistering pace attack, but fought back in March's one-day series to lose 3-2.

Karzai urges Taliban to fight Afghan enemies after Pakistan clash

May 7, 2013 10:37
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on the Taliban on Saturday to fight Afghanistan's enemies in what was widely seen as a swipe against Pakistan days after the neighbors' security forces clashed on their border. Karzai's remarks are likely to unsettle already shaky ties with Pakistan and come as the United States wants Pakistan to help Afghanistan persuade the Taliban to engage in peace talks ahead of the withdrawal of most foreign troops by the end of next year.

Afghan president denies CIA cash buys off warlords

Agence France-PresseMay 4, 2013 06:45
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday denied that CIA cash delivered each month to his office was used to buy the support of warlords who could tip the country back into civil war. The US Central Intelligence Agency has secretly handed over tens of millions of dollars to Karzai's office over the last decade, the New York Times said recently in a revelation that provoked anger in both Washington and Kabul.

Afghan president denies CIA cash goes to warlords

Agence France-PresseMay 4, 2013 05:45
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday denied that CIA cash delivered each month to his office was used to buy the support of warlords who could tip the country back into civil war. US Central Intelligence Agency has secretly handed over tens of millions of dollars to Karzai's office over the last decade, the New York Times said recently in a revelation that provoked anger in both Washington and Kabul.
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