Topic: Kapisa Province

Afghanistan fails to pass law banning violence against women

A law banning violence against women, considered a major step forward in women's rights in Afghanistan, failed to pass parliament. The law would have also created shelters for abused women, and limited the number of wives permitted to two.

Afghanistan: Two suicide bombers strike on first day of Hagel's visit

About 20 people were killed in two suicide bombings in Afghanistan Saturday. A Taliban spokesman said the attacks were a message for Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, who is in Afghanistan for his first official visit.

Terrorism & Security How France's threat to pull out of Afghanistan could impact NATO

In a tough day for NATO troops in Afghanistan, a man in an Afghan military uniform kills four French troops and a helicopter accident costs other NATO troops' lives. 

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In Afghanistan, Taliban rise where Kabul falters

With tough tactics and promises of security, it aims to position itself as a stronger brand of government.
12/15/2010 04:02 pm

Afghanistan election investigators face threats, bribes

Corruption pressures test the integrity of rag-tag provincial committees as they sift through Afghanistan election complaints.
09/22/2010 04:17 pm

In remote Afghan valley, a rare peace sprouts with insurgents

Promises of cash and jobs – rather than ideological pledges – help prompt fighters to lay down their arms. But questions remain about the program's efficacy.
04/27/2009 01:00 am

Terrorism & Security Afghanistan violence rises, weakening Karzai government

Taliban attacks are up, making this the worst season since the insurgency began and spurring greater Western troop deployments.
05/29/2008 01:00 am