Afghan Capital Readies for Karzai Inauguration - AP

Karzai will be sworn in for his second five-year term Thursday, with many in the international community hoping he will introduce solid reforms and pave the way for a Cabinet house-cleaning to rid the administration of corrupt officials. - Afghan Capital Readies for Karzai Inauguration

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