Decades of national tragedy and search for justice define one Afghan woman’s journey in politics
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PHOTOS: Rally at the White House to Stop Endless Wars
It was the 12th anniversary of Shock & Awe, the U. S. attack on Iraq on Saturday the 21st of March but, it’s been 24 years since the U.S. has been dropping bombs on the country of Iraq
Iraq Lessons Lead to Delaying US Afghan Withdrawal
U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter hinted at during a recent visit to Kabul on Saturday that the United States is open to changing its official plan of withdrawal from Afghanistan scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016
US Afghan Combat Officially Ended, What Comes Next?
The United States military and NATO forces announced their roles in Afghan combat officially ended after a 13 year war which has become the longest war in American history
Afghanistan Mobile Social Media Revolution Uncontrollable
Explosion of culture and open discussion on Afghanistan mobile social media feeds social change
Modern Afghan Television Dramas Bridge National Social Divide
Explosion of media technology since 2001 has fed new generation of fast-growing nation creative and politically charged Afghan television dramas
Afghanistan Election Crises Deepening?
Afghanistan election crises may be deepening as the two presidential candidates have broken off negotiations over disagreements. Both have now refused to concede accusing eachother of vote rigging and election fraud
Thousands March in Afghan Election Fraud Protest
Fury at Afghan election fraud brings huge protest to streets of Kabul
Afghan Runoff Sees High Turnout Amid Endless War
Focus turns to fair count after citizens arrive in millions to vote in historic Afghan runoff
Afghan Wheelchair Basketball Team on Italy Tour
A country at war for almost half century has produced a generation looking for positive stories like the success of the Afghan Wheelchair Basketball Team