Taliban advancing in Afghanistan: Karzai's half brother, strongman, assassinated

One has to ponder if Obama's persistent declaration of timelines and withdrawals has anything to do with the collapsing fight against USA's enemies. That being said, I see no reason to continue "nation building" in places where there's 99% hostility and even your closest friends are more welcoming to Iran...

Afghan President's Brother Assassinated by Bodyguard

President Hamid Karzai's half brother, the most powerful man in southern Afghanistan and a lightning rod for criticism of corruption in the government, was assassinated Tuesday by a close associate. His death leaves a dangerous power vacuum in the south just as the government has begun peace talks with insurgents ahead of a U.S. withdrawal.

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