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    Karzai Weaves International Conspiracy Theory

    With 30,000 more American troops on their way to Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai today denounced what he called "massive interference from foreigners" in his country's elections. He said, "They want parliament to be weakened and battered, and for me to be an ineffective president." Alissa Rubin is Kabul Bureau Chief for the New York Times .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    With 30,000 more American troops on their way to Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai today denounced what he called "massive interference from foreigners" in his country's elections. He said, "They want parliament to be weakened and battered, and for me to be an ineffective president." Alissa Rubin is Kabul Bureau Chief for the New York Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Alissa Johannsen Rubin

      New York Times

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