us presses Karzai to reach new deal with allies

Nov 3rd, 2009 - Reuters

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WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The United States and its allies are pressing Afghan President Hamid Karzai to agree to a pact that includes an anti-corruption commission, merit-based appointments and gives more authority to local leaders, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

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