Tourists Back on Afghan Trail
Afghanistan looks to foreign visitors - and their money - to boost the country and its economy.
Kabul Power Struggle
Afghanistan looks to international community to make good its promises to rebuild the country’s crumbling electricity system.
Afghans Continue to Flee
A lasting peace may be the only way of stemming the flood of Afghan asylum seekers.
Learning to Deal With Stress
There are signs that Afghans, traumatised by war and political upheaval, are finding it easier to cope.
High Flying Women
The country’s national carrier recruits new crop of stewardesses in an effort to attract international customers.
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.
Kabulis' Self-Imposed Curfew
Residents of the capital and its suburbs are now allowed to wander freely at night - but most are too scared to.
Rug Industry Floored By Imports
A flood of cheap Iranian-made carpets is putting many poor Afghan craftsmen out of business.
Minister Scorns NGOs' Work
Planning minister says most domestic and international aid organisations are more interested in their own well-being than in aiding Afghans.
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