Afghanistan

Afghan Journalists Under Fire

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

Gates Sees Fallout From Troubled Ties With Pakistan

Iran Sceptical About Obama's Afghan Strategy

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

Kabul Attacks Largest Yet

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

Hunger Claims Lives of Balkh Children

Poverty, drought leaves babies and toddlers malnourished in north.

Obama Plan Draws Afghan Scepticism

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

Graft Concerns Endanger Bid to Curb Drugs Trade

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

Afghan Fury at Koran Burning Claims

A wave of demonstrations has hit Afghanistan over rumours that US forces burned several copies of the Koran.

Is Second Round Possible?

Election commission officials call for second round of voting, but time, weather, and security are against them.

Swine Flu Panic Grips Afghanistan

But government-declared state of emergency seen by some as motivated more by political interests than health concerns.