Afghans Speak Out on US Vote
Many say they support President Bush because he led to the ouster of the Taleban, but other hope John Kerry might bring about a review of US policies.
2 Mar 05
Afghanistan
Disaster Strikes Downtown Kabul
Merchants fear a downturn after a suicide attack on a street frequented by foreigners.
2 Mar 05
Nomads Head for School
Denied education for two decades, the country’s nomadic tribes are hungry to learn.
2 Mar 05
Taleban Buying Up Smuggled Guns
There are fears that smugglers are selling weapons to former Taleban and al-Qaeda fighters.
2 Mar 05
Woman Skydiver Leaps Ahead
Celebrated female parachutist recently appointed army general urges Afghan women to reach for the skies.
2 Mar 05
Refugee Students Voice Grievances
Students from Afghan diaspora who’ve returned to study in Kabul complain that they haven’t been treated fairly.
2 Mar 05
Constitutional Dilemma
Legal experts may struggle to draw up a constitution acceptable to both Afghans and their western backers.
2 Mar 05
Sacked Provincial Chiefs Refusing to Go
President may struggle to enforce his dismissal of allegedly corrupt regional power brokers.
2 Mar 05
Long Road to Recovery
Some of the country's more remote regions may have to wait years before their battered roads are repaired.
2 Mar 05
Students Protesters Demand Inquiry
Students are calling for an international inquiry into the violent suppression of their protests over conditions at Kabul University.
2 Mar 05
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