Clinton in Kabul to push Afghan reconciliation

The U.S. sees a political settlement with the Taliban as key to ending the war and is pushing Karzai to lead and expand a reconciliation drive, although the Taliban has indicated no public interest in such a deal. A secret U.S. effort to spark negotiations earlier this year angered Karzai. - Clinton in Kabul to push Afghan reconciliation
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