UN-Backed Commission Says Karzai Failed to Win Re-election

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A United Nations-backed commission says Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai failed to win re-election, but Karzai himself is reportedly furious over the prospect of a run-off election. President Obama's Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel says a credible government is key to any increase in American troops. Matthew Green is Afghanistan and Pakistan correspondent for the Financial Times.

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  • Matthew Green - Afghanistan and Pakistan Correspondent, Financial Times

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