Ties with Iran Boosted
Tehran opens diplomatic mission in Mazar where nine Iranians were killed by Taleban forces.
16 Nov 05
Afghanistan
Farmers Try to Stop the Rot
The lack of food-storage facilities means farmers must either sell their crops for low prices, sell them abroad or watch them rot in the fields.
16 Nov 05
Northern Militias Clash
Skirmish between rival local commanders is contained, but highlights the fragile truce around Mazar-e-Sharif.
16 Nov 05
Spread of AIDS a Growing Concern
Although number of sufferers is small, Afghanistan is seen as country where virus may thrive.
16 Nov 05
Seeing in the New Year
Most Afghans plan to celebrate the traditional new year despite religious criticism.
16 Nov 05
Northern City Braced for Big Day
Officials predict up to 150,000 will attend massive celebrations in Mazar-e-Sharif.
16 Nov 05
Indian Film Captures the Capital
A Bollywood film and the styles it has inspired are all the rage in a city where watching movies was once forbidden.
16 Nov 05
Scandinavians to Send Troops
Swedish ambassador visits northern Afghanistan ahead of expected troop deployment.
16 Nov 05
Forced Marriage Leads to Tragedy
A murder highlights the problems created when young women are forced to marry against their will.
16 Nov 05
New Hope for Rural Health Care
Two new internationally-supported programmes aim to make badly-needed services available to remote areas of the country.
16 Nov 05
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