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Former Taliban fighters gather at a police station after surrendering ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:09:47 GMT

(AP) - Former Taliban fighters gather at a police station after surrendering to US and Italian soldiers just two days after President Hamid Karzai asked his fellow countrymen to embrace the government and lay down their arms in western Herat, Afghanistan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Karzai on Thursday in his inaugural speech said he would welcome and help anyone who agreed to stop fighting and return to their homes. (AP Photo/Fraidoon Pooyaa)

Afghan police sort through weapons surrendered by around 80 ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:08:23 GMT

(AP) - Afghan police sort through weapons surrendered by around 80 former Taliban fighters just two days after President Hamid Karzai asked his fellow countrymen to embrace the government and lay down their arms in western Herat, Afghanistan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Karzai on Thursday in his inaugural speech said he would welcome and help anyone who agreed to stop fighting and return to their homes. (AP Photo/Fraidoon Pooyaa)

An Italian soldier stands near weapons surrendered by around ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:28:56 GMT

(AP) - An Italian soldier stands near weapons surrendered by around 80 former Taliban fighters just two days after President Hamid Karzai asked his fellow countrymen to embrace the government and lay down their arms in western Herat , Afghanistan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Karzai on Thursday in his inaugural speech said he would welcome and help anyone who agreed to stop fighting and return to their homes. (AP Photo/Fraidoon Pooyaa)

An Afghan police officer, left, takes a weapon from a former ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:27:55 GMT

(AP) - An Afghan police officer, left, takes a weapon from a former Taliban fighter, second right, just two days after President Hamid Karzai asked his fellow countrymen to embrace the government and lay down their arms in Herat, Afghanistan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Around 80 former Taliban abandoned their weapons Saturday in western Herat. (AP Photo/Fraidoon Pooyaa)

Former Taliban fighters are seen at an amnesty ceremony with ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:25:52 GMT

(AP) - Former Taliban fighters are seen at an amnesty ceremony with Afghan police, Italian and U.S. troops after surrendering their weapons just two days after President Hamid Karzai asked his fellow countrymen to embrace the government and lay down their arms in western Herat, Afghanistan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Karzai on Thursday in his inaugural speech said he would welcome and help anyone who agreed to stop fighting and return to their homes. (AP Photo/Fraidoon Pooyaa)

Afghan police officers sort through weapons surrendered by around ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:25:02 GMT

(AP) - Afghan police officers sort through weapons surrendered by around 80 former Taliban fighters just two days after President Hamid Karzai asked his fellow countrymen to embrace the government and lay down their arms in western Herat, Afghanistan, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Karzai on Thursday in his inaugural speech said he would welcome and help anyone who agreed to stop fighting and return to their homes. (AP Photo/Fraidoon Pooyaa)

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (R) speaks as British Foreign ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:14 GMT

(Reuters) - Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (R) speaks as British Foreign Secretary David Miliband listens during a meeting at the presidential palace in Kabul November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Massoud Hossain/Pool

An Afghan police officer and a soldier control traffic in Kabul, ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:31 GMT

(AP) - An Afghan police officer and a soldier control traffic in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Routine returned to the Afghan capital after Thursday's inauguration of Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

An Afghan vendor displays kites in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:51 GMT

(AP) - An Afghan vendor displays kites in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Routine returned to the Afghan capital after Thursday's inauguration of Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, and British Foreign Secretary ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:16 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband chat during a meeting at the Presidential palace in Kabul, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini, Pool)

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband talks during a meeting ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:26 GMT

(Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary David Miliband talks during a meeting with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (not pictured) at the presidential palace in Kabul November 20, 2009. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner and Miliband had separate meetings with Hamid Karzai at his palace. REUTERS/Massoud Hossain/Pool (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, and French Foreign Minister ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:19:48 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner talk during a meeting at the Presidential palace in Kabul, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini, Pool)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) listens as French Foreign ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:18:10 GMT

(Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) listens as French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner speaks during a meeting at the presidential palace in Kabul November 20, 2009. Kouchner and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband had separate meetings with Hamid Karzai at his palace. REUTERS/Massoud Hossain/Pool (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, and French Foreign Minister ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:18:08 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner chat during a meeting at the Presidential palace in Kabul, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini, Pool)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, and French Foreign Minister ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:16:27 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner look on during a meeting at the Presidential palace in Kabul, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini, Pool)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, listens to British Foreign ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:15:58 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, listens to British Foreign Secretary David Miliband during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini, Pool)

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (R) listens as British Foreign ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:12:38 GMT

(Reuters) - Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai (R) listens as British Foreign Secretary David Miliband speaks during a meeting at the presidential palace in Kabul November 20, 2009. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner and Miliband had separate meetings with Hamid Karzai at his palace. REUTERS/Massoud Hossain/Pool (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, speaks to French Foreign ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:12:30 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, speaks to French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini, Pool)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) and French Foreign Minister ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:07:15 GMT

(Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner look on during a meeting at the presidential palace in Kabul November 20, 2009. Kouchner and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband had separate meetings with Hamid Karzai at his palace. REUTERS/Massoud Hossain/Pool (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, during ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:49:01 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, during a press conference at the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Clinton arrived in Afghanistan to attend Thursday's inauguration of President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraish)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, poses ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:03:56 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, poses with U.S. Army soldiers during a brief visit to the U.S. camp at the military airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Clinton arrived in Afghanistan to attend Thursday's inauguration of President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton signs autographs ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:54:36 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton signs autographs during a brief visit to the U.S. camp at the military airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Clinton arrived in Afghanistan to attend Thursday's inauguration of President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, poses ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:49:36 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, poses with U.S. Army soldiers during a brief visit to the U.S. camp at the military airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Clinton arrived in Afghanistan to attend Thursday's inauguration of President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:17 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during a press conference at the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Clinton arrived in Afghanistan to attend Thursday's inauguration of President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraish)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, joins ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:31 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, joins a press conference with top U.S. commander Gen. Stanley McChystal, left, at the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Clinton arrived in Afghanistan to attend Thursday's inauguration of President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraish)

Afghan soldiers secure a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:15 GMT

(AP) - Afghan soldiers secure a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Afghan capital was put under heavy security Thursday for the inauguration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghan soldiers secure a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:04:37 GMT

Shadow of an Afghan police man reflected on the ground in Kabul, ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:04:06 GMT

(AP) - Shadow of an Afghan police man reflected on the ground in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Afghan capital is under heavy security Thursday for the inauguration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Ahmad Nazar)

An Afghan soldiers secures a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:03:34 GMT

(AP) - An Afghan soldiers secures a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Afghan capital was put under heavy security Thursday for the inauguration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai, right, gestures during ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:46 GMT

(AP) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai, right, gestures during a meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. After being sworn in to a second five-year term on Thursday, Karzai said his government was doing whatever it could to implement reforms. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives at the Afghanistan's ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:43:54 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives at the Afghanistan's ministry of foreign affairs in Kabul November 19, 2009 for meeting after President Hamid Karzai was sworn in. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai, right, points to Germany's ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:29:02 GMT

(AP) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai, right, points to Germany's Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle during a meeting in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. After being sworn in to a second five-year term on Thursday, Karzai said his government was doing whatever it could to implement reforms. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

An Afghan solider attempts to stop the photographer from taking ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:12:05 GMT

(AP) - An Afghan solider attempts to stop the photographer from taking his photo in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Afghan capital is under heavy security Thursday for the inauguration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

A street is seen empty, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:03:23 GMT

(AP) - A street is seen empty, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Afghan capital was under heavy security Thursday for the inauguration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, center, swears in his first Vice ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:36:20 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, center, swears in his first Vice President Qasim Fahim, left, and his second Vice President Karim Khalili during his inauguration as President of Afghanistan at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Afghanistan will control its own security within five years and prosecute corrupt officials, President Hamid Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai delivers a speech, during his ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:29:52 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai delivers a speech, during his inauguration as President of Afghanistan at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Afghanistan will control its own security within five years and prosecute corrupt officials, President Hamid Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai, center left, takes the ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:14:04 GMT

(AP) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai, center left, takes the presidential oath as he is sworn in by Afghanistan's Chief Justice Abdul Salam Azimi, center right, during Karzai's inauguration at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Afghanistan will control its own security within five years and prosecute corrupt officials, Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) talks with UAE's ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:03:39 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) talks with UAE's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Afghanistan's foreign affairs ministry after Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for another term, in Kabul November 19, 2009. REUTERS/ Omar Sobhani (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, center on the podium in background, ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:29 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, center on the podium in background, speaks during his inauguration as President of Afghanistan at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Afghanistan will control its own security within five years and prosecute corrupt officials, Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghan guards of honor wait to welcome guests during inauguration ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:48:56 GMT

(AP) - Afghan guards of honor wait to welcome guests during inauguration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Afghanistan will control its own security within five years and prosecute corrupt officials, Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, center on red carpet, inspects ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:47:18 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, center on red carpet, inspects guard of honor during his inauguration as President of Afghanistan at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Afghanistan will control its own security within five years and prosecute corrupt officials, Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, third left, inspects guard of ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:45:41 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, third left, inspects guard of honor during his inauguration as President of Afghanistan at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Afghanistan will control its own security within five years and prosecute corrupt officials, Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, back to camera, inspects guard ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:39:30 GMT

(AP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, back to camera, inspects guard of honor during his inauguration as President of Afghanistan at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Afghanistan will control its own security within five years and prosecute corrupt officials, Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai inspects the guard ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:48 GMT

(Reuters) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai inspects the guard of honour upon his arrival at the presidential palace for his inauguration as President in Kabul November 19, 2009. Karzai pledged on Thursday to tackle corruption and said his country's security forces should be ready to take over responsibility of unstable areas in three years. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton smiles at Afghanistan's ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:08 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton smiles at Afghanistan's foreign affairs ministry as she arrives for a meeting after Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for another term, in Kabul November 19, 2009. REUTERS/ Omar Sobhani (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS)

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai (L) kisses the Holy ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:43:12 GMT

(Reuters) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai (L) kisses the Holy Koran after his inauguration as President as his Vice President Karim Khalili looks on in Kabul November 19, 2009. Karzai pledged on Thursday to tackle corruption and said his country's security forces should be ready to take over responsibility of unstable areas in three years. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, gestures ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:34:09 GMT

(AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, gestures during a meeting as Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta, right, and Richard C. Holbrooke, the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan is seen, left, after inauguration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai inspects the guard ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:29:57 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (seated, 3rd L) attends ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:27:42 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (seated, 3rd L) attends a meeting at Afghanistan's foreign affairs ministry after Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for another term, in Kabul November 19, 2009. REUTERS/ Omar Sobhani (AFGHANISTAN POLITICS)

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband is fitted for a microphone ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:25:38 GMT

(AP) - British Foreign Secretary David Miliband is fitted for a microphone before speaking with reporters after attending the inauguration ceremony for Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Miliband commended Karzai's speech Thursday as evidence that the Afghan president has real intent to reform. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)