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Father of Afghanistan national cricket team captain kidnapped

Afghanistan cited as motivation behind London terror attack

Afghan students protest women's rights decree

Afghan cricket captain's father kidnapped

Afghan mine delays at ancient site delight archaeologists

Renegotiation of contract with Chinese company mean more time for dig at former Buddhist settlement The forts and temples of the ancient Buddhist town at Mes Aynak in Afghanistan throng with the..
guardian.co.uk 35 minutes ago

Afghan interpreter aid 'too little'

This is Leicestershire -- Government plans to grant refuge to Afghan nationals who worked for the British forces do not go far enough, according to one former interpreter. It was reported..
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	Johnson: Don't Blame Islam or UK Policy London Mayor Boris Johnson is calling on British citizens not to blame Islam, or British foreign policy, for the attack in London that left one person dead. He says the only person to blame is the.. Source: Associated Press - 6 hours ago
	Afghan students protest against women's bill Male Afghan university students demonstrate against the Elimination of Violence against Women bill on which lawmakers postponed debate on Saturday. Duration: 00:42 Source: Afp News - 23 hours ago
	Afghan interpreters to get British visas About 600 Afghan interpreters who served with British forces fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan will be offered the chance to live in Britain after a government U-turn, it was revealed on Wednesday... Source: Afp News - 1 day ago

SidneyAnne Stone: The Afghan-China Connection

On April 15, 2013, the New York Times reported that opium cultivation was continuing to rise in Afghanistan. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Afghanistan is the world's..
Huffington Post 20 hours ago

India may strengthen Afghan military to promote stability

*India may supply both lethal and non-lethal military hardware to Afghanistan, as the conflict-ridden country is set to go through a transition with the withdrawal of the International Security..
Deccan Herald 20 hours ago

Afghan interpreters 'risk being failed by bureaucracy'

David Davis says government is failing in its duty to 600 Afghans if too many restrictions are placed on granting of visas The government was accused of taking an overly bureaucratic approach after..
guardian.co.uk 21 hours ago

UK Eyes Giving Visas to 600 Afghan Interpreters

LONDON (AP) — Britain is proposing to give around 600 Afghan interpreters who worked alongside its troops the right to settle in the U.K. in recognition of the risks to their personal safety.The..
Epoch Times 1 day ago

Afghan President Asks India for Military Aid

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has given a "wish list" of military equipment to India in hopes of securing more aid before international troops leave his country next year. The Reuters news agency said..
VOA News 1 day ago

Afghan interpreters' resettlement scheme 'doesn't go far enough'

Concerns raised over proposals that allow candidates to settle in Britain only if they have 12 months' continuous service Lawyers representing Afghan interpreters have welcomed the news that about..
guardian.co.uk 1 day ago

Final salute as local heroes will soon be home from Afghan war

This is Derbyshire -- DERBYSHIRE soldiers will be pulling out of Afghanistan over the next few days. Senior officers confirmed that when the tour finishes, 2 Mercian regiment will not return to..
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