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Karzai Family Political Ties Shielded Bank in Afghanistan
President Hamid Karzai, his brother and another prominent set of brothers struck agreements that have publicly backfired.
Blast Strikes Pakistani Police Area
A powerful blast ripped through a residential compound for police officials in Pakistan’s restive northwest, killing at least 18 people.
Police Station Opens in Disputed Afghan District
The first police station has been opened in Marja, seven months after United States Marines started operations to take control of that Taliban stronghold in southern Helmand Province, military officials said on Wednesday.
Names of the Dead
The Department of Defense has identified 1,258 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations.
Afghan Governor Killed by Taliban
A district governor from Baghlan Province was assassinated by Taliban insurgents on Monday night in the north of Afghanistan, officials said.
About That Generator, Captain
I've been trying to sit Indian-style with the Afghan people for this entire tour in Afghanistan, and my foot is starting to fall asleep.
Obama: US combat in Iraq over, 'time to turn page'
WASHINGTON -- Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: "It's time to turn the page." Now, he said, the nation's most urgent priority is fixing its own sickly economy.
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Petraeus says small church's plan to burn Korans could endanger troops
The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday that an American church's threat to burn copies of the Koran could endanger U.S. troops in the country and Americans worldwide.
Women running for Afghanistan parliament now have tougher time
Not since the Taliban have women running for seats faced such intense political intimidation, female candidates say. Many are deeply frustrated by their inability to get out and connect with voters.
Five years ago, when Afghanistan was last preparing to hold parliamentary elections, Rahela Alamshahi would sometimes hop into her car and drive herself to campaign events in her home province.
Afghanistan: More voting stations to remain closed
Afghan election officials said Wednesday that scores of additional polling stations will have to remain closed during the Sept. 18 parliamentary vote because of the deteriorating security situation in the country. The state electoral commission said 81 of the...
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Fla. minister: Quran burning still planned
The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said he was still praying about whether go through with his plan to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11, which the White House, religious leaders and others are pressuring him to call...
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Suspected US missile strike kills 6 in Pakistan
A suspected U.S. drone killed at least six militants in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday when it fired a missile at a house linked to a group that often carries out attacks on NATO troops in neighboring Afghanistan, intelligence officials said. The U.S. has...
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Japan reporter tricked captors into using Twitter
A Japanese journalist held hostage in Afghanistan for five months managed to send out a message via Twitter that he was alive when his captors asked him how to use a cell phone. Just days before he was freed, Kosuke Tsuneoka said one of the militants brought...
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Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops
The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book could endanger U.S. troops in the country and Americans worldwide. Meanwhile, NATO reported the death of an American service member in an...
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NATO says Afghan forces can take control next year
U.S.-led NATO troops in Afghanistan should be able to start handing off responsibility for security to the Kabul government sometime next year, Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Tuesday. While stopping short of setting a firm deadline, Rasmussen's...
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Afghanistan fears a ‘liberation bubble’
The markets in Kabul have enjoyed abundant liquidity in recent years of a kind that comes with a US-led war effort and international aid flows. But a run on Kabul Bank has abruptly checked their momentum
Afghan Elections: Candidates Flock to Kabul for Safety
More than 600 candidates are running for office out of Afghanistan's capital because it isn't safe to campaign in the provinces
Afghanistan: Run on Kabul Bank Shakes a Fragile Economy
The government insists there is no reason for anxiety but the depositors outside Afghanistan's largest bank are implacable. They want their money back
Evangelical Christian Group in Florida Plans to Burn Korans
Organizer says burning meant to mark September 11 anniversary as protest against Muslim extremists
Obama Administration Calls Threatened Koran Burning 'Un-American,' 'Abhorrent'
State Department says it is concerned threatened action could subject US soldiers, diplomats and tourists abroad to risk of harm
Religious Leaders Denounce Anti-Muslim 'Bigotry' in US
Religious leaders condemned anti-Muslim acts of discrimination in the US amid plans by pastor from small church to burn Korans
Obama discusses AfPak with NATO secretary general
US President Barack Obama has discussed the war against terrorism and the current situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan with visiting NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the White House here.