Polls Peaceful in Wardak
Voters in the central Afghan province now await the results of the presidential ballot.
Voters in the central Afghan province now await the results of the presidential ballot.
Some people say they were forced to vote for General Dostum.
Training and cooperation are credited with keeping the peace during the presidential 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.
Merchants fear a downturn after a suicide attack on a street frequented by foreigners.
Denied education for two decades, the country’s nomadic tribes are hungry to learn.
There are fears that smugglers are selling weapons to former Taleban and al-Qaeda fighters.
Celebrated female parachutist recently appointed army general urges Afghan women to reach for the skies.
Students from Afghan diaspora who’ve returned to study in Kabul complain that they haven’t been treated fairly.
Legal experts may struggle to draw up a constitution acceptable to both Afghans and their western backers.