Topic: Kandahar

An Afghan officer, NATO behind him, leads an assault

In Afghanistan's troubled south, one mission shows how far the Afghan Army has come –and what remains to be done.

Afghanistan's insurgency spreading north

Militant attacks are increasing outside the Taliban's southern stronghold, such as Sunday's on President Hamid Karzai.

Marine quick reaction force starts to settle into southern Afghanistan

The focus of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is largely security, but will include humanitarian work.

Afghanistan to ask NATO for bigger army of its own

At the NATO meeting in Romania Thursday, Afghan officials are expected to request money to expand its National Army from 86,000 to 120,000 troops.

'Idol' airs Afghans' talents – and social divisions

Female contestant Lima Sahar caused a nationwide debate about women's roles before being voted off last week.

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Afghanistan strains NATO ties

Secretary of State Rice arrives in London Wednesday to address tensions among key allies.

Senators challenge White House approach on Afghanistan

Foreign Relations Committee hearing comes a day after the release of two critical reports.

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Canada says it needs more support from NATO allies in Afghanistan

Its threat to remove its troops from the south comes amid friction over bid to appoint UN 'super envoy.'

U.S. woman abducted in Afghanistan. Taliban responsible?

Aid worker helped women set up their own businesses in southern city of Kandahar.

Enough U.S. help for Afghanistan?

Deployment of 3,200 marines will help, analysts say, but will not provide the kind of counterinsurgency now needed there.