As American troops die in greater numbers in Afghanistan last month than in Iraq, it is good to hear some words of appreciation from our man in Kabul, on whose behalf our boys are shedding their young blood.

If you are in the mood for some black humour, read and weep as Karzei spills the beans as to who are the really corrupt ones in Afghanistan: us.
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I've read many times that muslim unity is the answer for most of the middle eastern problems. What exactly is that and how is it established?  Read the rest of this post...