Afghanistan

Peace Returns to Fallujah

Iraqi security forces are slowly regaining control of this once volatile city, much to the relief of residents.

18 Nov 05

Those who put on makeup or choose not to wear the veil fall victim to militants.

18 Nov 05

Religious minorities concerned about prospect of enlarged role for Islam in new constitution.

18 Nov 05

Suicide bombing of Kandahar mosque, during funeral services for cleric assassinated for supporting the government, leaves many dead.

18 Nov 05

The recent elections showed some surprising gains for women, but it is far too soon to herald a new age of sexual equality.

17 Nov 05

The president shuns most of the country’s warlords as he announces his selections for his new cabinet.

16 Nov 05

Poppy growers say the government’s anti-drug program is forcing them to surrender their children to drug dealers.

16 Nov 05

The broadcast of a decade-old tape on local television has the capital discussing the appropriate role of women in the country today.

16 Nov 05

Some fear interim President Hamed Karzai will try to solidify his current position before a parliament is actually elected.

16 Nov 05

Developers are rushing to provide luxury hotel accommodation for visitors to the capital.

16 Nov 05

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