Ambassador sees Taliban, militias and narcotics as key problems
Eliminating the threat of the Taliban, demobilizing the remaining Afghan militias and fighting the narcotics trade are the primary challenges facing the government of whichever candidate emerges the winner of Afghanistan's October 9 presidential election, according to U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad. (complete text)
Deputy secretary of state also discusses North Korea, war on terrorism
The United States is very pleased by Australia's contributions in Afghanistan and Iraq, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said in an interview with The Australian newspaper October 19. (complete text)
Coalition, Iraqi forces will repeat success of Afghan election in Iraq
Secretary of State Colin Powell used the occasion of the National Italian American Foundation Dinner October 16 to thank Italy for its unwavering support in Afghanistan and Iraq. (complete text)
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Election workers count votes following Afghanistan's historic presidential election October 9. (State Dept)
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