President Obama speaks to leaders of the 50 nations that make up the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan before a meeting to discuss the next step in the transition of power there—setting a goal for Afghan forces to take the lead for combat operations across the country in 2013...
whitehouseSpc. Joe Kunsch often finds himself filling in as town doctor for people either too poor or too wary of Afghan physicians to seek local help. (NOTE: Graphic content.) Read the story: www.stripes.com
stripeschannelAfghan president Hamid Karzai has spoken exclusively to Russian media outlets - RT, Rossiya-24 and RIA-Novosti. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russi...
Afghan president Hamid Karzai has warned that the recently signed strategic pact with the US is at risk of becoming "meaningless" if the people do not feel safe in the country. This comes after reports that four air strikes in recent days, carried out by international forces, left dozens of civil...
russiatodayThere's been a surge of violence in Afghanistan - with bomb blast in the north of the country killing at least nine people. The escalation comes as the country prepares to take full control of security in more areas - and a week before NATO's summit in Chicago. And, as Tesa Arcilla reports, Allia...
Bombs and gunfire have struck the Afghan capital Kabul... shortly after a visit by Barack Obama. The Taliban claimed responsibility and said the attacks were in retaliation for the US president's visit. Afghan police say suicide bombers attacked a compound where foreign workers live. At least sev...
russiatodayThe US and Afghanistan agree on a deal that could see Washington providing military and economic help to Kabul for another decade after the 2014 pullout deadline. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
russiatodayTaliban resurgence led by biggest attacks since 2001 To see more go to www.youtube.com Follow us on Facebook (goo.gl or Twitter (www.twitter.com The Taliban have claimed that yesterday's attacks on Kabul, the biggest since 2001, are just the start of their spring offensive. This incisive report a...
journeymanpicturesHundreds of people have demonstrated in a southern Afghan town, accusing NATO troops of killing 4 children during a gunfight with insurgents. It's one of the episodes in a major setback in the relations between the US and Afghanistan in the past months - and comes as President Obama arrives on an...
A wave of attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul and elsewhere have targeted major Western installations, leaving at least 19 people dead.
aljazeeraenglishA huge success story in Afghanistan- The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command. This clip is a small look at the training that the Afghan Commando units go through. Please notice- the Commandos follow the Afghan Army values that they are being taught about: faith, God, country, duty, lo...
Afghanistan's Interior Minister said a man arrested claimed the Pakistan-based Haqqani network was behind attacks in Kabul and other cities that left dozens dead and scores wounded. The battle in the capital lasted 18 hours. (April 16) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile:...
associatedpressPresident Barack Obama has essentially declared that the war in Afghanistan is over, but is it? Most troops are supposed to leave by 2014, but based on the strategic partnership agreement signed by Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the withdrawal date for the remaining troops will be 2024....
After the success of Afghanistan's cricket team in reaching the Twenty20 World Cup, the country's rugby team made their international debut on Friday. They were playing a series of matches against a United Arab Emirates side. Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports from Dubai.
aljazeeraenglishA jury found an Afghan father, his wife and son guilty of killing three teenage sisters and a co-wife in what the judge described as "cold-blooded, shameful murders" resulting from a "twisted concept of honor" in a case that shocked Canadians. (Jan. 30)
associatedpressClick for more analysis here: to.pbs.org During a surprise visit Tuesday to Afghanistan, where he signed an agreement outlining the US role there after most NATO forces leave in 2014, President Barack Obama said he knew many Americans are tired of the war, but underscored a need to "finish the jo...
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