Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
- U.S. Apologizes for Photos of Troops with Dead Insurgents
The White House and the Department of Defense have issued formal apologies to the Afghan people in the wake of published photos of U.S. soldiers posing with dead insurgents.
- Suspect in Afghan Massacre Identified, Taken to Leavenworth
The suspect in the recent Afghan massacre has been identified and moved to Fort Leavenworth, and his mental state at the time of the shooting will very likely come into play during his defense.
- Panetta Visits Afghanistan in Wake of Civilian Massacre
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to help deal with the fallout from the murder of 16 civilians by an American soldier.
- American Opens Fire on Afghans, Leaving 16 Dead
In a move that is sure to stoke tensions between American soldiers and Afghans, a U.S. service member shot and killed at least 16 Afghan civilians yesterday.
- Two U.S. Soldiers Killed by Afghan Soldier and Civilian
The violence against U.S. soldiers continues in Afghanistan, as two more officers were killed by Afghan security forces yesterday.
- Two American Officers Killed at Afghanistan Interior Ministry
In the wake of riots after a Koran was burned on a NATO base, two U.S. military officers were shot dead in Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry.
- NATO Reaffirms Plans to Stay in Afghanistan Through 2014
Despite suggestions from US and French leaders that an earlier exit might be warranted, NATO stated that it would be operating in Afghanistan until the end of 2014.
- History of Afghanistan
Join us as we follow the amazing history of Afghanistan to find out how things have changed in this war torn nation. Going through it is bound to amaze you, as you will realize that there is much more to know about this country which is more often remembered for wars.
- Afghanistan Culture
Though the first thing that comes to our mind when we hear the word 'Afghanistan' is war, there is a lot more to know about this nation. Afghanistan culture is regarded as one of the most ancient and historically important cultures in the world. Read on to know more about the culture of Afghanistan.
- Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan
A strong earthquake, measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale, rocked Afghanistan just after midnight on Friday, causing panic and sending people into the streets.
- Poll Runoff in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is going to have a poll runoff between Hamid Karzai and chief rival, Abdullah Abdullah.
- Kabul Bombing Target's Indian Embassy, Kills 18
Suicide bomb attack at the Indian Embassy in Kabul kills 18 and injures many.
- Afghanistan - Culture, Traditions and Customs
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is located in Central Asia. Its culture, traditions and customs are unique to its geographical setting as a landlocked country. It is flanked by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and China.
