Afghan Election 2009: Candidate Profiles
A look at some of the candidates in Afghanistan's presidential election.
Herat Youth Turn Backs on Afghan Music
Traditional artists bemoan youngsters’ preference for the likes of Shakira.
Candidates Controversy as Presidential Race Kicks Off
Independent electoral commission says few of those competing for the post are eligible to do so.
Karzai Pre-Poll Media Saturation Criticised
A month before elections, a media monitoring unit alleges that the incumbent is unfairly dominating the airwaves.
Heratis Sceptical About Election
Local say threats by insurgents and presence of foreign troops cast shadow over upcoming elections.
Troubled Bid to Aid Balkh Beggars
A government plan to try to get them assistance from relief agencies does not seem to be working.
Insurgency Gaining Ground in Afghan North
Northern provinces in danger of slipping into chaos as British and American forces focus on the south.
Turkmenistan: New Pipeline, Old Horizons?
Authorities want capacity to shift gas to market from giant field, but many proposed export routes currently look less than viable.
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