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12th May, 2013
Iran border guards kill 10 Afghan migrants: Kabul
Iranian guards shot dead 10 Afghan migrants illegally trying to cross the border from the western province of Herat.
Iranian guards shot dead 10 Afghan migrants illegally trying to cross the border from the western province of Herat.
8th May, 2013
Afghan minister vows punishment for girls feigning illness
Afghanistan's education minister has threatened to punish schoolgirls who claim to suffer from alleged “poisonings”.
Afghanistan's education minister has threatened to punish schoolgirls who claim to suffer from alleged “poisonings”.
2nd May, 2013
Afghan rappers, break dancers and rockers at the Sound Central Festival
More than a hundred people attended the second edition of the Sound central festival, the only event of its kind that takes places in Afghanistan,…
More than a hundred people attended the second edition of the Sound central festival, the only event of its kind that takes places in Afghanistan,…
1st May, 2013
Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Three Nato troops killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan were British, officials said on Wednesday.
Three Nato troops killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan were British, officials said on Wednesday.
24th April, 2013
Afghan leader orders crackdown on ‘obscene’ TV shows
Karzai ordered a crackdown on “un-Islamic and obscene” TV shows in response to lobbying by religious council.
Karzai ordered a crackdown on “un-Islamic and obscene” TV shows in response to lobbying by religious council.
23rd April, 2013
Children’s circus focuses on fun in war-torn Afghanistan
“It's a circus to educate, give meaning to life, make children happy, make them dream and realise their dreams.”
“It's a circus to educate, give meaning to life, make children happy, make them dream and realise their dreams.”
23rd April, 2013
Afghan Taliban says foreign captives are well
A group of foreigners abducted by Taliban insurgents in eastern Afghanistan are well and have been moved to a “safe area” inside the country.
A group of foreigners abducted by Taliban insurgents in eastern Afghanistan are well and have been moved to a “safe area” inside the country.
19th April, 2013
Afghanistan says Taliban held over suicide bomb plot
Afghan authorities said they have arrested five Taliban insurgents who were planning suicide attacks on civilians in the capital Kabul and another city later this month.
Afghan authorities said they have arrested five Taliban insurgents who were planning suicide attacks on civilians in the capital Kabul and another city later this month.
17th April, 2013
Taliban kill seven Afghan civilians, four soldiers
Taliban killed seven civilians with a roadside bomb in Afghanistan and cut the throats of four Afghan soldiers kidnapped while travelling home on leave, officials said.
Taliban killed seven civilians with a roadside bomb in Afghanistan and cut the throats of four Afghan soldiers kidnapped while travelling home on leave, officials said.
15th April, 2013
Afghan roadside bomb kills seven civilians: officials
A roadside bomb hit a tractor in southern Afghanistan killing seven civilians and wounding four others.
A roadside bomb hit a tractor in southern Afghanistan killing seven civilians and wounding four others.
14th April, 2013
Angelina Jolie, beautiful stranger behind Afghan school
Jolie retains an avid fanbase among Afghan residents who have no idea about her global fame as an actress.
Jolie retains an avid fanbase among Afghan residents who have no idea about her global fame as an actress.
9th April, 2013
Most women at Kabul prison accused of moral crimes
Mariam has spent the past three months in a jail cell, without any idea of why she was imprisoned, what charges she faces or when she can leave.
Mariam has spent the past three months in a jail cell, without any idea of why she was imprisoned, what charges she faces or when she can leave.
4th April, 2013
Afghan de-mining threatened by international pullout
Samad has unearthed at least 1,000 explosives and become one of most experienced de-miners.
Samad has unearthed at least 1,000 explosives and become one of most experienced de-miners.
2nd April, 2013
Karzai’s old rival edges towards 2014 election run
“President Karzai will make an effort to extend his tenure,” said Abdullah Abdullah.
“President Karzai will make an effort to extend his tenure,” said Abdullah Abdullah.
28th March, 2013
Pakistan accuses Kabul of ‘overreaction’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday accused Afghanistan of overreacting after Kabul cancelled a military visit to protest against cross-border firing, in the latest sign of worsening…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday accused Afghanistan of overreacting after Kabul cancelled a military visit to protest against cross-border firing, in the latest sign of worsening…
26th March, 2013
Kerry and Karzai strike upbeat note in Kabul
Kerry held a second round of talks with Karzai in Kabul on Tuesday after the two put on a public show of unity in a bid to repair damaged ties.
Kerry held a second round of talks with Karzai in Kabul on Tuesday after the two put on a public show of unity in a bid to repair damaged ties.
25th March, 2013
US to cede full control of Bagram to Afghan forces
Afghanistan is set to take full control of Bagram military jail from the US, drawing a line under one running sore in their relationship, as US-led forces wind down more than a decade of war.
Afghanistan is set to take full control of Bagram military jail from the US, drawing a line under one running sore in their relationship, as US-led forces wind down more than a decade of war.
25th March, 2013
Karzai to visit Qatar for talks on Taliban office
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Qatar to discuss the proposed opening of a Taliban office there as a prelude to possible peace talks.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to visit Qatar to discuss the proposed opening of a Taliban office there as a prelude to possible peace talks.
24th March, 2013
Kerry plans to visit Kabul soon
John Kerry is expected to arrive in Kabul this week on his first trip to Afghanistan as the US secretary of state.
John Kerry is expected to arrive in Kabul this week on his first trip to Afghanistan as the US secretary of state.
21st March, 2013
Nauroz: Persian New Year
Nauroz is observed during the March equinox, marking the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar.
Nauroz is observed during the March equinox, marking the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar.
