Topic: Balkh Province
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Wedding blast in Afghanistan kills 23, including local politician
The suicide bombing targeted the wedding of the government official's daughter.
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Taliban make gains in Afghanistan's forgotten north
Working with criminal gangs, Taliban are planting roadside bombs and extorting money in Afghanstan's northern provinces.
11/15/2009 12:00 am -
Afghans on troop surge debate: It's the corruption, stupid.
Afghan leaders say any effort that doesn't address election fraud and corrupt officials will fail.
09/23/2009 01:00 am -
Eight years after 9/11, Taliban roils 80 percent of Afghanistan
The hijacking of a NATO supply truck and Stephen Farrell’s kidnapping have focused attention on rising insecurity in Afghanistan’s north, strikingly illustrated on a new map.
09/11/2009 01:00 am -
Eight years after 9/11, Taliban roils 80 percent of Afghanistan
The hijacking of a NATO supply truck and Stephen Farrell’s kidnapping have focused attention on rising insecurity in Afghanistan’s north, strikingly illustrated on a new map.
09/11/2009 01:00 am -
Afghan election: Can Karzai's rivals close the gap?
Top contenders Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani are campaigning outside their traditional bases and attacking the incumbent.
07/13/2009 01:00 am
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