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U.N. Exits Afghanistan Following Deadly Suicide Bombing

In Afghanistan, the U.N. announced that it is pulling back 600 employees after a deadly attack on staff. Margaret Warner has more from Kabul.

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GOP Touts Different Sort of ‘Change’ in Va., N.J. Wins

Judy Woodruff speaks with Amy Walter, editor of The Hotline, and Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Report, about the political implications of Tuesday's gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia.

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Election Commission Finds ‘Great Deal of Fraud’ Across Afghanistan

By Larisa Epatko

An investigation into allegations of fraud at polling sites in Afghanistan led a U.N.-backed commission to recommend disqualifying hundreds of thousands of votes.

Merkel Captures Second Term in German Elections

By Larisa Epatko

BERLIN -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel claimed victory for a new center-right government Sunday after elections propelled her Christian Democratic Union party and the pro-business Free Democrats to a majority.

Reporter’s Podcast: Taking Stock of the Taliban’s Strategy in Afghanistan

As the number of U.S. troops and casualties rise in Afghanistan and the popularity for the war declines, lawmakers and military strategists are beginning to wonder whether America has the right strategy in the conflict.

Japan Begins New Era as Voters Oust Ruling Party

Voters in Japan handed a landslide victory to the opposition party that has promised to reverse the nation's struggling economy and to redefine Tokyo's relationship with Washington. Japanese experts reflect on the developments.

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U.S. Commanders Call for More Troops to Defeat Taliban in Afghanistan

By Anna Shoup

As Taliban insurgents refine their tactics, U.S. and NATO commanders told U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke that they require more troops to combat militants in Afghanistan.

Profiles: Afghanistan’s Presidential Candidates

By Larisa Epatko

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is hoping to win a second five-year term in Thursday's elections, while raucous rallies drew thousands of supporters for the main opposition candidates in the days leading up to the vote.

Myanmar Sentences Suu Kyi to 18 Months

A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday to 18 months under house arrest for allowing an uninvited American to stay at her home.

Elections Mark Possible Turning Point for Kurds

Over the weekend, Kurds across the three northern regions of Iraq went to the polls to elect new leaders. The two parties that have controlled the autonomous region for 20 years faced a powerful challenge from a new opposition party.