71.   Afghan leaders have said Omar managed to escape during the surrender negotiations.

72.   Afghan political leaders agreed last week in Bonn that an international peacekeeping force would be necessary to ensure stability in the post-Taliban era.

73.   After nine weeks of siege, Afghan tribal leaders claim victory over al-Qaida guerrillas at their last stronghold in Afghanistan.

74.   After nine weeks of siege, Afghan tribal leaders claimed victory over al-Qaida guerrillas at their last stronghold in Afghanistan.

75.   After kicking out the Taliban, many Afghan tribal leaders have worked first to consolidate their own power, viewing the American goals as secondary.

76.   Afghan interim leader Hamid Karzai arrived Friday for a two-day visit after snow delayed his departure from Kabul for several hours.

77.   Afghan leader begins first foreign visit with Muslim pilgrimage.

78.   Afghan leader Hamid Karzai recommends he choose his own Cabinet, calls on loya jirga to name a commission to decide on legislature.

79.   Afghan leader Hamid Karzai, buoyed by pledges of international assistance for his war-shattered country, visited China on Wednesday to seek more aid.

80.   Afghan leader, U.N. human rights chief call for truth commission.