Women's Day in Afghanistan: Promises, Promises
New president says things can only get better.
Afghans Impatient for New ID Cards
Biometric documents meant to reduce fraud in upcoming parliamentary polls.
Afghan Poets Urged to Promote Peace
Literature seen as a way to encourage society to turn away from conflict.
Afghans Discuss Trauma of War
High levels of psychological distress widespread.
Afghan Militants Find Unemployed Make Easy Recruits
With few jobs available, joining the Taleban may look like the easy option.
Afghans Review President's Early Days
While supporters note foreign policy achievements, critics want to see faster change at home.
Afghan Hotline Helps Police Fight Crime
Call centre aims to give public a direct role in policing, although not everyone agrees it works all the time.
Afghans Demand More of Education System
More than three decades of war continue to hamper the school system.
Election Surprise Opens Window of Change in Sri Lanka
Incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa expected an easy win, but instead he was ousted by a candidate pledging to govern as “a servant, not an authoritarian”.
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