Marine patrols still meet snipers in Afghan townThe first shots came from the north, sending Marines ducking into the nearest ditch — some filled with putrid water. More shots rang out from the southwest: a possible ambush from two sides.
Taliban lose control of Marjah but remain strongIn the capital of Afghanistan`s Helmand province, Taliban roam the streets freely. Barely a mile (a kilometer) outside Lashkar Gah, they wield more control than the government, according to residents.
McChrystal briefs Kayani on Afghanistan operationsThe commander of NATO forces in
Afghanistan, Gen Stanley McChrystal, on Thursday briefed Pakistan
Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on the ongoing operations
against the Taliban in the neighbouring country.
McChrystal briefs Kayani on Afghanistan operationsThe commander of NATO forces in
Afghanistan, Gen Stanley McChrystal, on Thursday briefed Pakistan
Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on the ongoing operations
against the Taliban in the neighbouring country.
US troops leave border to Afghan boss accused of graftOne of the most important trade routes in Asia was closed last week while a boyish-looking man everyone calls "the general" showed around the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Economic cooperation to top agenda during Karzai`s China visitChina on Thursday said that enhancing
economic cooperation and trade with Afghanistan will top the
agenda during President Hamid Karzai`s three day visit to the
country beginning on March 23.
Clumsy Afghan suicide bomber blows himself upA suicide-bomber in southern Afghanistan blew himself up while putting on a vest of explosives, an official said.
Afghanistan, West accuse Iran of arming Taliban Afghan and Western officials have accused Iran of delivering tonnes of weaponry to the Taliban, including plastic explosives, mortars, grenades and technical manuals.
US welcome Paris Club decision to cancel Afghan debtThe US has welcomed the Paris Club`s decision to cancel more than USD 1 billion in debt owed by Aghanistan, saying it reflects the global community`s acknowledgement of the progress Kabul has made in strengthening its economy.
US recognises India`s role in Afghanistan: RaoUnderlining the importance of stability in Afghanistan, Nirupama Rao Thursday said Washington "fully recognises" India`s role in the country.