Taleban Try Hearts-and-Minds Tactics
Ban on excessive marriage costs proves popular among young men in impoverished district.
Ban on excessive marriage costs proves popular among young men in impoverished district.
Karzai’s decree to close down private security sector pleases Afghans, despite concerns that army and police are not ready to take over.
For Azeris living near Karabakh frontline, the working day begins at dusk.
Violence expected to continue as US troops withdraw and as long as political stalemate remains unresolved.
Insurgents reportedly in control outside urban centres.
Baghdad denies government-backed Awakening Council members are going unpaid and likely to defect to al-Qaeda.
Reported air attack that killed 52 people may prove powerful recruiting tool for insurgents, despite NATO denials of responsibility.
Music festival brings European artists, but there’s a long way to go before Stepanakert can enjoy the rich cultural life of Soviet times.
Fighters in Herat defect after government fails to fulfill promises of work and development.
Armenian villagers say number of shooting incidents is increasing.