The World’s Aaron Schachter tells us about challenges facing US troops in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, among the country’s most violent regions. It’s largely controlled by the Taliban, but it’s also home to the largest US Marine base in Afghanistan. Listen Watch Aaron Schachter’s audio slideshow.
The first commercial civilian flight to Afghanistan’s Bost Airport landed successfully this week. That might not seem that extraordinary, except for the fact that the airport is located in Helmand province, among the more dangerous provinces in Afghanistan. Anchor Marco Werman has the story. Listen
Some 10,000 of the new U.S. troops ordered to Afghanistan are fanning out across the dangerous Afghan south. But for some Afghans, the American soldiers won’t make much difference… they say the threat they face is from government corruption. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports. Listen
This week, we go to the Swat Valley in Pakistan to hear how a group of ICT emergency responders are helping UN workers deliver vital aid to those in need. Also, Iran’s presidential election goes online, and President Obama announces a major push to improve America’s cybersecurity. We’ll also talk about using bananas as a low-tech fuel source. Listen
Reporter Aaron Schachter returns to Kabul and finds a city in transition. Listen
The World’s Katy Clark reports on the threat posed by the Taliban to Pakistan’s stability, and how that is of grave concern to the United States.
