Tensions Mounting in Herat
Arrests and executions reported in western city following a clash between governor Ismail Khan and a local army commander.
16 Nov 05
Afghanistan
Drivers Fear Wrong Turning
Motorists told to shift their steering wheels from right to left, but say they can't afford the conversion work.
16 Nov 05
New Police Academy for the North
Police training seen as central to building stable environment in a region that has seen violent clashes.
16 Nov 05
Challenger Enters Presidential Race
Haji Mohammad Mohaqeq is a prominent politician but will have to work hard to live down his past role in factional strife.
16 Nov 05
Fresh Clash Near Mazar-e-Sharif
Weekend firefight between supporters of rival warlords heightens tensions in the insecure north.
16 Nov 05
Enjoying a Long Life
In a country where the average life expectancy is 47 years, one man claims to be 115.
16 Nov 05
Girls Get a Kick Out of Sports
Along with other new-found freedoms, young women are getting a chance to participate in sports such as football.
16 Nov 05
Amusement Park Coming to Kabul
For a nation where kite flying was once outlawed, the prospect of having a park with a Ferris wheel and swings is greeted with excitement, and apprehension.
16 Nov 05
Valuable Farmlands Washed Away
The Amu Darya river has long displaced farmers when it surges over its banks, but the problem seems to be getting worse.
16 Nov 05
Abused Women Driven to Suicide
Self-immolation is seen as the only way out for some who suffer physical violence and sexual abuse at the hands of their families.
16 Nov 05
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