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French Troops Killed In Afghanistan
Four French soldiers have been killed in northern Afghanistan after a serviceman from the Afghan National Army opened fire, officials say.
US Marines Identified in ‘Urination’ Video
The Pentagon is following through on its promise to quickly investigate the infamous video that depicts US Marines urinating on Taliban bodies.
Why the Taliban are Backing the Qatar Office Proposal
The Taliban say they have reached a preliminary agreement to set up a political office, possibly in Qatar, as part of Western plans to end the war in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Mother and Daughter Stoned and Shot Dead
Marco Werman talks with the BBC’s Orla Guerin in Kabul, Afghanistan, about reports that a woman and her daughter were stoned and then shot to death yesterday by the Taliban in the city of Ghazni.
Fawzia Koofi, Afghanistan’s First Female President?
Fawzia Koofi is embracing a dream for herself and her country. She wants to become the next president.
Life as a Woman in Afghanistan 10 Years After the US Invasion
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon about how women in Afghanistan have fared in the 10 years since the US invasion of that country, and how they’ll likely fair once US troops pull out completely in 2014. Tzemach Lemmon has written about the lives of Afghan women both under Taliban rule, and post-Taliban rule.
Afghanistan Working to Rebuild its Shattered Justice System
Millions of dollars have been spent on training lawyers and judges, but many Afghans still shun courts in favor of traditional methods.
Doing Business in Afghanistan
The last 10 years have actually created the foundation for a booming economy in Afghanistan – at least for some.
Flag Burning Business in Pakistan
How a store owner in Pakistan beefs up business by supplying American and Israeli flags for the protesters to burn.
Graffiti Artists of Kabul
How local Kabul artists are using the rubble of bombed out buildings as their canvasses.
Afghanistan’s History of War on Display
Afghanistan’s long history as a battleground is documented in a small museum on the outskirts of Kabul.
Reporting the War in Afghanistan
There’s been a rise in violence in Afghanistan this year. After a number of high profile attacks, it’s becoming harder for journalists to do their job.
A Strange Rhythm to Life in Troubled Kabul
As we crawled along in the chaos that is Kabul’s afternoon rush hour yesterday, Iqbal casually turned to me and mentioned that his wife had gone into labor [...]
Widows in War-Torn Afghanistan
Thousands of Afghan men have been killed during the long war in Afghanistan, leaving their families without a father and a husband.
Afghans Mourn The Death Of Rabbani
Afghans gathered in Kabul to mourn High Peace Council chief Burhanuddin Rabbani and protest at his killing by a suicide bomber on Tuesday.
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