Afghanistan

Turmoil Reveals Iraqi Reliance on US

Week of explosions and fraught negotiations shows Iraq struggling to emerge from America’s shadow.

15 Feb 10

Some say diplomatic mission will bring risk of attacks, but others hopeful it will boost city.

4 Feb 10

Demo allegedly staged by insurgents leaves at least six dead and many more angry at government and foreign forces.

30 Jan 10

Government professes to respect freedom of expression, but journalists tell a different story.

30 Jan 10

25 Jan 10

Elections and nuclear impasse have dulled hopes for an accommodation with the US on Afghanistan.

22 Jan 10

Coordinated operation targeting government buildings brings city to almost complete standstill.

19 Jan 10

Poverty, drought leaves babies and toddlers malnourished in north.

8 Jan 10

Afghan analysts and some senior officials not convinced by new Obama military strategy.

8 Jan 10

Helmand scheme to give farmers wheat seed and fertiliser alleged to be mired in corruption.

4 Dec 09

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