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May 20, 2011
Clothing, jewelry and crafts on display at a bazaar in Kabul. The city is the arts, media and technology center for the country.
Afghanistan known for its unique culture
Despite poverty and lack of education, Afghan art blossoming
April 30, 2011
The Khyber Pass, with its paved road built by the British, has become a major infiltration route by the Taliban from the Pakistan Tribal Area.
Pakistan tribal areas present challenges
Tribal Areas create problems for U.S. and Pakistani officials combating terrorism
April 27, 2011
Parnian Nazary spoke at Georgetown University how the war in Afghanistan affects youths there.
Delicate balance of peace, politics
Young woman reflects on growing up with the rise and fall of Taliban control in Afghanistan
April 22, 2011
Afghanistan's provinces of Bamyan can be seen highlighted in yellow, Ghor (orange), Badghis (red), Hirat (green) and Farah (purple).
Female governor sets precedent in Bamyan
Governor Sarabi unusual in western provinces that are marred by opium production and increasing Taliban activity
April 21, 2011
Afghanistan's provinces of Day Kundi can bee seen highlighted in red, Unuzgan (yellow), Kandahar (green), Hillmand (blue) and Nimroz (orange).
Increased fighting in Khandahar Province
The prominent southwest province has experienced extreme fighting and suicide bombings
April 20, 2011
Afghanistan's provinces of Ghanzi can be seen highlighted in green, Paktya (blue), Khost (yellow), Paktika (orange) and Zabul (purple).
Racial tension strong in Ghanzi Province
Patika's population said to provide members for the Taliban
April 13, 2011
Afghanistan's provinces of Sari Pul can be seen highlighted in purple, Faryab (blue), Jawzjan (orange), Balkh (red) and Samangan (green).
Sar-e Pul's poverty often overlooked
Neighboring Balkh Province recognized by education while Sar-e Pul known for poverty
April 12, 2011
Afghanistan's provinces of Badakhshan can be seen highlighted in purple, Kunduz (orange), Baghlan (blue) and Takhar (green).
Violence plagues Kunduz since 2001
Kunduz River Valley key to economy
April 8, 2011
The east region of Afghanistan is located in the far northeastern corner of the country. It consists of the provinces of Nangarhar, Kunar Nuristan and Laghman.
Kunar Province vital to moving forward
Pakistan-bordering Kunar Province sees heavy conflict
April 7, 2011
Afghanistan's provinces of Kabul can be seen highlighted in red, Parwan (purple), Wardak (yellow), Logar (green), Kapisa (blue) and Panjshir (orange).
Kabul Province is nation's largest
About 3.4 million people live in Kabul Province
April 3, 2011
The Afghanistan ballot.
Dangerous politics in Afghanistan
Despite heightened security, election days can be deadly
February 19, 2011
A worker at an Afghanistan polling station readies a ballot to be counted.
Afghanistan election marred by fear
Violence and fraud kept some Afghans from casting ballots during the country's September 2010 elections
January 25, 2011
Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, Combined Joint Task Force 101 and Regional Command East commander, attends a briefing at Forward Operating Base Gardez in December.
Strategy focuses on training police
Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell says training Afghanistan's police, army has been a key element in allied mission
January 5, 2011
U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman speaks about the war in Afghanistan at the University of Oklahoma.
Troop level in Afghanistan spurs dispute
Obama has faced pressure from Congressional Democrats to draw down the number of troops
November 12, 2010
Afghanistan strategy spurs discord
Review of Afghanistan strategy scheduled for December
October 8, 2010
On the last day of Ramadan, Kabul itself appears to be fasting.
Kabul awaits nightfall during holy month
With its Muslims fasting all day during Ramadan, Kabul itself seems to be observing the holy month
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