Top of the Hour: Karzai Returns to Kabul After Attack, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Afghan President Hamid Karzai cut a trip to Europe short following three sectarian attacks in his country on Tuesday. At least 60 people were killed in bombings on a holy day for Shiite Muslims.

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