Polls Peaceful in Wardak
Voters in the central Afghan province now await the results of the presidential ballot.
2 Mar 05
Afghanistan
Voters Allege Intimidation in the North
Some people say they were forced to vote for General Dostum.
2 Mar 05
Election Security a Success
Training and cooperation are credited with keeping the peace during the presidential vote.
2 Mar 05
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
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
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