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Hamid Karzai

Did Former CIA Contact Kill Karzai's Brother?

Sardar Mohammad, the bodyguard who assassinated Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's brother was a trusted CIA contact and worked closely with the Special forces and the CIA before defecting to the Taliban.
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Mumbai Blast Kills at Least 21 [PHOTOS]

In the country's deadliest terrorist attack since 2008, three bombs rocked the crowded neighborhoods of Mumbai, India's financial capital, during rush hour Wednesday, killing 21 people, Reuters reported.
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Mumbai Blasts 2011: Pakistan Condemns Bombings

Pakistan’s top government officials have both condemned the bomb blasts that have struck the Indian financial hub of Mumbai and killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens of others.
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Timeline: Major Mumbai Blasts Since 1993

Ten people were killed and several wounded in a serial bomb blasts in India's financial hub when three powerful bombs exploded late Wednesday at Opera House in south Mumbai, a temple behind Dadri and the third one at densely populated Zaveri Bazar.
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Pakistan Spy Boss in Washington for Talks

Ahmad Shuja Pasha, the chief of Pakistan’s intelligence agency is visiting Washington D.C. for talks as relations between his country and the US appear to have fallen to an all-time nadir.

Pakistan Condemns Murder of Karzai’s Brother

Yousuf Raza Gilani telephoned Karzai to deliver his condolences for his loss, although relations between the two South Asian neighbors have been strained over accusations of cross-border attacks by militants.
U.S. withholds $800 million in aid to Pakistan: White House

US Decision to Withhold Military Aid Not Surprising

The recent decision of the United States to withhold $800 million military aid to Pakistan further embitters the already strained relations between the two countries and may put an end to the military cooperation between them.
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Honor Killings: The Scourge of Turkey (Part 2)

Honor crimes are rooted in ancient tribal customs whereby the “honor” of a family or a whole village is represented by the morality, chastity and proper behavior of its women. Any perceived violation of that sense of honor often leads to deadly consequences.
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A Guide to Exploring the Lost Civilizations of the World

This month marks the 100 year anniversary of the discovery of Machu Picchu. To celebrate, we're looking at some of the most fascinating lost civilizations of the world and giving you all the info you need to get there yourself.

OPINION: India: A Nation of Casey Anthonys

One of the most frightening aspects of life in India is the wholesale disregard many people have for baby girls – literally millions have been murdered, often by their own parents.

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