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Fresh violence has erupted in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on the eve of the country’s presidential election. Explosions and gunfire were heard as troops battled and killed three attackers who raided a bank close to the presidential compound. The Taliban have vowed to disrupt the election and said they were behind the raid, but this could not be confirmed. The World’s Jeb Sharp explores how ethnic rivalries are shaping tomorrow’s vote.
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US SOS Gates says no military solution in Afghanistan. it seems that the US needs to send in the diplomats/negotiators and the UN the same. USD$ should be exchanged for infrastructure not weapons. Education and trust are the issues. How does drone bombing(assassination and murder by air) does not build trust. Has it?
What’s the UN Plan?