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For Afghan Policewomen, Danger Often Comes From Colleagues

April 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Afghan policewomen face a high risk of sexual assault, and often it takes place in police bathrooms and changing rooms, a human rights group says. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

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Afghan troops hold their ground at high cost

April 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

FORWARD OPERATING BASE CONNOLLY, Afghanistan (AP) — The Americans could be spotted waiting for the Chinooks in the 2 a.m. darkness only by the shape of their night-vision goggles, as they shared a cigarette with glowing embers in quick drags among the kneeling assaulters in the chilled dark. Top Headlines

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Afghan government says airstrike kills 11 children

April 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A fierce battle between U.S.-backed Afghan forces and Taliban militants in a remote corner of eastern Afghanistan left nearly 20 people dead, including 11 Afghan children killed in an airstrike and an American civilian adviser, officials said Sunday. Top Headlines

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6 Americans, doctor killed in Afghan attacks

April 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Six American troops and civilians and an Afghan doctor were killed in attacks on Saturday in southern and eastern Afghanistan as the U.S. military’s top officer began a weekend visit to the country, officials said. Top Headlines

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Kerry praises plans for ‘safe’ Afghan elections

March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KABUL (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai made a show of unity Monday, shortly after the U.S. military ceded control of its last detention facility in Afghanistan, ending a longstanding irritant in relations between the two countries. Top Headlines

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Afghan troubles spell tough start for Hagel

March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It’s been a rough start for Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Top Headlines

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Afghan leader alleges US, Taliban are colluding

March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday accused the Taliban and the U.S. of working in concert to convince Afghans that violence will worsen if most foreign troops leave — an allegation the top American commander in Afghanistan rejected as “categorically false.” Top Headlines

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Afghan President Karzai Claims Taliban, U.S. Colluding

March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The allegations come as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel continues his first visit to the nation as Pentagon Chief – and after a deadly explosion in Kabul on Saturday that the Taliban called a message to the new defense secretary. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

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Afghan leader alleges US, Taliban are colluding

March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday accused the Taliban and the U.S. of working in concert to convince Afghans that violence will worsen if most foreign troops leave — an allegation the top American commander in Afghanistan rejected as “categorically false.” Top Headlines

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Afghan leader alleges US, Taliban are colluding

March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday accused the Taliban and the U.S. of working in concert to convince Afghans that violence will worsen if most foreign troops leave — an allegation the top American commander in Afghanistan rejected as “categorically false.” Top Headlines

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