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council is a 12- member commission that must validate the elections before an official winner can be declared. Council members are appointed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, and the head of the judiciary. The council vets candi- dates and has the power to veto laws deemed inconsis- tent with Is
Mehsud and his network Pasi army action in the region had usually faltered or ended in truces. "Baitullah Mehsud is the root cause of all evils," Ghani said, noting a slew of suicide bombings that have shaken Paki- stan in recent days. South Waziristan. part of Pakistan's semiautonomous tribal bel
nt decision to cut fuel subsidies and warned demonstrators against clashing with security forces. Erin Cunningham reports: "In a televised address, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he supports the measure to push up gasoline prices and ration supplies, a move designed to raise funds for cash handouts to the poor. The abr
nt Ashraf Ghani announced the deal on live television last week, saying it would help bring 'peace and stability' to Afghanistan ... But days after Ghani's announcement, none of the prisoners have been released and the government and Taliban officials are trading blame. Sediq Seddiqi, a spokesman fo
nt decision to cut fuel subsidies and warned demonstrators against clashing with security forces. Erin Cunningham reports: "In a televised address, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he supports the measure to push up gasoline prices and ration supplies, a move designed to raise funds for cash handouts to the poor. The abru
ent Ashraf Ghani announced the deal on live television last week, saying it would help bring 'peace and stability' to Afghanistan ... But days after Ghani's announcement, none of the prisoners have been released and the government and Taliban officials are trading blame. Sediq Seddiqi, a spokesman for
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