An undated photo shows Ahmad Wali Karzai brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaking during a meeting with elders in Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan. Rocket-propelled grenades and machine gunfire rained down on a motorcade carrying the brother of Afghanistan's president on Monday in an apparent assassination attempt, the brother said. Ahmad Wali Karzai said his convoy was on the way back to Kabul from eastern Nangarhar province when gunmen attacked them in Surobi, a mountainous area about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the capital. The younger brother of President Hamid Karzai was not harmed. Washington Post.Newsweek Interactive 8 months ago

An undated photo shows Ahmad Wali Karzai brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaking during a meeting with elders in Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan. Rocket-propelled grenades and machine gunfire rained down on a motorcade carrying the brother of Afghanistan's president on Monday in an apparent assassination attempt, the brother said. Ahmad Wali Karzai said his convoy was on the way back to Kabul from eastern Nangarhar province when gunmen attacked them in Surobi, a mountainous area about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the capital. The younger brother of President Hamid Karzai was not harmed.

More Photos of

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 07: Afghan President Hamid Karzai addresses the audience during the 46th Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof hotel in Munich on February 7, 2010 in Munich, Germany. The 46th Munich conference on security policy ends today.
  2. MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 07: Afghan President Hamid Karzai addresses the audience during the 46th Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof hotel in Munich on February 7, 2010 in Munich, Germany. The 46th Munich conference on security policy ends today.
  3. MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 07: Afghan President Hamid Karzai gives a thumb up during the 46th Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof hotel in Munich on February 7, 2010 in Munich, Germany. The 46th Munich conference on security policy ends today.
  4. MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 07: Afghan President Hamid Karzai gives a press statement during the 46th Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof hotel in Munich on February 7, 2010 in Munich, Germany. The 46th Munich conference on security policy ends today.
  5. MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 07: Afghan President Hamid Karzai attends the 46th Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof hotel in Munich on February 7, 2010 in Munich, Germany. The 46th Munich conference on security policy ends today.
  6. MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 05: German Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (R) welcomes Afghan President Hamid Karzai during the first day of the 46th Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof hotel in Munich on February 5, 2010 in Munich, Germany. The 46th Munich conference on security policy is running from February 5 to 7, 2010.
  7. MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 05: German Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (R) welcomes Afghan President Hamid Karzai during the first day of the 46th Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof hotel in Munich on February 5, 2010 in Munich, Germany. The 46th Munich conference on security policy is running from February 5 to 7, 2010.
  8. LONDON - JANUARY 28: Afghan President Hamid Karzai (left) meets SAC Greig Phillips (centre) who was injured by an IED blast in Afghanistan in September 2009, at Wellington Barracks on January 28, 2010 in London, Britain. London. During the visit Mr Karzai met with veterans who have been severely injured in the Afghan campaign and thanked them for their sacrifice.
  9. LONDON - JANUARY 28: Afghan President Hamid Karzai meets soldiers including Captain Charlie Sklenar (left) who have served in Afghanistan, at Wellington Barracks on January 28, 2010 in London, Britain. During the visit Mr Karzai met with veterans who have been severely injured in the Afghan campaign and thanked them for their sacrifice.
  10. LONDON - JANUARY 28: Afghan President Hamid Karzai (right) meets Chief of the General Staff General Sir David Richards (left) at Wellington Barracks on January 28, 2010, London, Britain. During the visit Mr Karzai met with veterans who have been severely injured in the Afghan campaign and thanked them for their sacrifice.
  11. LONDON - JANUARY 28: Afghan President Hamid Karzai (left) meets Lance Corporal David Timmins (right) from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps who lost an eye in one of his three tours of Afghanistan, at Wellington Barracks on January 28, 2010 in London, Britain. During the visit Mr Karzai met with veterans who have been severely injured in the Afghan campaign and thanked them for their sacrifice.
  12. LONDON - JANUARY 28: Afghan President Hamid Karzai (right) meets Chief of the General Staff General Sir David Richards (left) at Wellington Barracks on January 28, 2010, London, Britain. During the visit Mr Karzai met with veterans who have been severely injured in the Afghan campaign and thanked them for their sacrifice.
  13. LONDON - JANUARY 28: Afghan President Hamid Karzai (left) meets Lance Corporal David Timmins (right) from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps who lost an eye in one of his three tours of Afghanistan, at Wellington Barracks on January 28, 2010 in London, Britain. During the visit Mr Karzai met with veterans who have been severely injured in the Afghan campaign and thanked them for their sacrifice.
  14. Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai (L) meets Lance Corporal David Timmins (R) of the 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps who lost his right eye during one of his three tours of Afghanistan, at Wellington Barracks in central London January 28, 2010. Karzai met with British soldiers, and also families of soldiers who died serving in Afghanistan.
  15. LONDON - JANUARY 28: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (2nd L) shakes hands with his Foreign Secretary David Miliband, flanked by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) and Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) as they get up to leave the room after making their speeches in the opening session of the Afghanistan Conference at Lancaster House on January 28, 2010 in London, England. Foreign ministers from over 70 countries are attending the conference, co-hosted by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Talks aim to tackle key issues on the future of Afghanistan and the gradual withdrawal of international troops from the country, drafting plans to hand over security responsibilities to local forces and quell the insurgency with offers of jobs and housing to lure Taliban fighters to renounce violence.
  16. Afghan President Hamid Karzai, left, meets Lance Corporal David Timmins, right, from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps who lost an eye in one of his three tours of Afghanistan, at Wellington Barracks, London. Thursday Jan. 28, 2010. During the visit President Karzai met with veterans who have been severely injured in the Afghan campaign and thanked them for their sacrifice.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. Model Brooklyn Decker shows off her cover photo from the 2010 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in New York February 9, 2010.
  2. A snowboarder gets some air as he seems to fly over the Whistler mountains in the 'Whistler snow park" prior to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, February 9, 2010.
  3. Members of the Canadian women's ice hockey team (L-R) Marie-Philip Poulin, Kim St-Pierre and Caroline Ouellette pose for pictures during practice in preparation for Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia February 9, 2010.
  4. A survivor of Haiti's earthquake draws the destroyed Government Palace in downtown Port-au-Prince February 9, 2010. The 7.0 magnitude quake which struck Haiti on Jan. 12 is estimated to have killed up to 200,000 people. It has led to scenes of chaotic food handouts amid the ruins of the capital Port-au-Prince.
  5. Stoke City's Tuncay Sunli celebrates after scoring a goal against Wigan during their English Premier League soccer match at DW Stadium, Wigan, England, Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  6. Hoffenheim's Carlos Eduardo looks dejected , left, while Bremen's Naldo, rear, and Bremen's Marko Marin celebrate after winning the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal quarterfinal match between Werder Bremen and 1899 Hoffenheim in Bremen, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
  7. Fulham's manager Roy Hodgson reacts as he watches his team play against Burnley during their English Premier League soccer match at Craven Cottage, London, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  8. Portsmouth's Aruna Dindane, right, celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the Fratton Park Stadium, Portsmouth, England, Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  9. Portsmouth's Aruna Dindane, right, celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the Fratton Park Stadium, Portsmouth, England, Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  10. Portsmouth's Frederic Piquionne, left, fights for the ball with Sunderland's Kenwyne Jones, centre, and Matthew Kilgallon during their English Premier League soccer match at the Fratton Park Stadium, Portsmouth, England, Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  11. ROME - FEBRUARY 09: English rider Leon Camier attends the 2010 Aprilia Official Superbike Team at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci Aiport on February 9, 2010 in Rome, Italy.
  12. WESTBURY, NY - FEBRUARY 09: Michael Lohan arrives at Nassau County Family Court for a child support hearing on February 9, 2010 in Westbury, New York.
  13. WESTBURY, NY - FEBRUARY 09: Michael Lohan arrives at Nassau County Family Court for a child support hearing on February 9, 2010 in Westbury, New York.
  14. WESTBURY, NY - FEBRUARY 09: Dina Lohan arrives at Nassau County Family Court for a child support hearing on February 9, 2010 in Westbury, New York.
  15. ROME - FEBRUARY 09: Italian rider Max Biaggi (L) and Leon Camier of England (2ndR) attend the 2010 Aprilia Official Superbike Team at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci Aiport on February 9, 2010 in Rome, Italy.
  16. ROME - FEBRUARY 09: Italian rider Max Biaggi attends the 2010 Aprilia Official Superbike Team at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci Aiport on February 9, 2010 in Rome, Italy.