Afghanistan
Hizb-e-Islami Will Participate in Election if Transparent, Adviser Says
Hizb-e-Islami Will Participate in Election if Transparent, Adviser Says
German quits ‘unhygienic, drug-using’ Taliban
The Pakistani Taliban’s spokesman claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing that killed a local politican and Aman Lashkar commander, Fateh Kahn, and three of his bodyguards in Buner, Pakistan.
US Finds Graft by Favored Afghan Leader
Pakistani Taliban threaten to target MQM
Taliban may return to power after NATO leaves: Indian diplomat
Poppy cultivation risks Helmand’s security: Officials
Five Afghan policemen killed four of their colleagues before defecting to the Taliban.
Mohammad Ismail Khan, Afghanistan’s current Minister of Energy and Water and former leader in the Northern Alliance, said NATO’s effort to secure the country has “failed.”
Women and children killed in Helmand explosions
Taliban Hits Region Seen as ‘Safest’ for Afghans
EU parliament slams Pakistan for ‘grave’ human rights abuses
Germany Eager to See Taliban Leader Rahman Behind Bars
Afghan Senators Urge Tougher Line Against Taliban
No Sign Pakistan is Combating Insurgency: Afghan Interior Minister
There have been 40 green-on-blue attacks reported so far this year, resulting in the deaths of 59 ISAF military and civilian personnel.
Taliban attack on Pakistan’s education goes beyond one girl
Bomber Targets Afghan Province’s Leaders
Psy-ops: Tuning the Afghans into radio
British Army medic and Royal Marine were not shot dead by own forces
Malala Yousafzai: Has Pakistan missed the chance to move on militancy?
Malala Yousafzai: Still defiant, girl shot by Taliban is walking, talking – and studying
Rasmussen: NATO’s plan is working in Afghanistan
The attack targeted members of government as well as police and military officials. Ninteen security personnel are reported to have been killed.
UK – Afghanistan may never be ‘viable state’ warn MPs
Reporting a Fearful Rift Between Afghans and Americans
Pakistan Taliban threaten another child activist after Malala shooting
The strike in the Taliban-controlled Pakistani tribal agency is the first in 13 days. The area where the strike occurred is under the influence of the Haqqani Network.
New Afghan Force Expands Role
Test of Afghan Pullout Leaves Residents Fearful