Afghanistan Parliament Delay

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  Afghan Leader Extends Parliament's Term, Promises Election Date

  With elections delayed by political squabbling, Afghanistan's president issued a decree on Friday extending parliament's mandate until a vote could be held.

• Karzai delays opening of new Parliament

  Afghan President Hamid Karzai delayed parliament's opening session by one month Wednesday so that a controversial tribunal he has backed can continue its investigation into election fraud.The move throws further uncertainty on the willingness of Karzai's government to follow its own laws. The tribunal, appointed by Karzai's Supreme Court, is consid...