Afghan Politics
Karzai claims victory over US 'abuse' claims
Mar 21, 2013 09:17 EDT
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday claimed victory in his latest dispute with the US after accusing its special forces of abusing civilians in the key strategic province of Wardak.
Kabul, US 'reach deal' on pullout of forces in Wardak
Mar 20, 2013 12:39 EDT
The United States and Kabul appeared Wednesday to reach an agreement on withdrawing coalition forces from part of a strategic province, after an ultimatum from Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
Kabul, US 'reach deal' on forces pullout
Mar 20, 2013 09:54 EDT
The United States and Kabul appeared Wednesday to reach an agreement on the pullout of coalition forces from a strategic province, nearly a month after an ultimatum from Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
Afghan government says NATO war 'aimless, unwise'
Mar 19, 2013 16:17 EDT
Afghanistan's presidential spokesman on Tuesday described the NATO-led military operation in the war-torn nation as "aimless and unwise", in the latest broadside by Kabul against the international coalition.
UN, major powers warn Afghanistan over election
Mar 19, 2013 14:03 EDT
The United States and United Nations on Tuesday warned Afghanistan that ensuring a credible presidential election next year would be "critical" to maintaining international support after 2014.
Afghan president spokesman says NATO war 'aimless, unwise'
Mar 19, 2013 10:59 EDT
Afghanistan's presidential spokesman on Tuesday described the NATO-led military operation in the country as "aimless and unwise", in the latest government broadside against the coalition.
Afghan anti-graft body raps Kabul Bank court ruling
Mar 17, 2013 06:53 EDT
An Afghan anti-corruption watchdog on Sunday criticised court verdicts handed down for a $900 million fraud that caused Kabul Bank, the country's largest bank, to collapse in 2010.
Afghan clerics warn US to heed Karzai demands
Mar 16, 2013 12:55 EDT
Afghanistan's leading religious body on Saturday warned the presence of US troops in the country would soon be treated as an "occupation" unless the United States hands over detainees.
Hundreds protest in Kabul over US special forces
Mar 16, 2013 09:29 EDT
Hundreds of Afghan demonstrators on Saturday marched to the parliament complex in the capital Kabul demanding US special forces withdraw from Wardak province after allegations of abuse.
Karzai says he wants to 'correct' US-Afghan ties
Mar 14, 2013 12:32 EDT
President Hamid Karzai on Thursday said he wanted to "correct" rather than damage US-Afghan relations, after a storm of protest over his recent anti-US remarks.
US commander warns Karzai remarks may fuel violence
Mar 14, 2013 07:38 EDT
The US commander in Afghanistan has warned troops that they face an increased threat of attack after a series of inflammatory anti-US comments by President Hamid Karzai.
Afghan suicide bomb kills 8 at buzkashi game: police
Mar 13, 2013 14:36 EDT
A suicide bomb exploded in crowds at a traditional horse-back game of buzkashi in northern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least eight people, police said.
Afghan suicide bomb kills 6 at buzkashi game: police
Mar 13, 2013 12:43 EDT
A suicide bomb exploded in crowds at a traditional horse-back game of buzkashi in northern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least six people, police said.
Five US troops die in Afghan chopper crash
Mar 12, 2013 06:18 EDT
Five US troops fighting Islamist insurgents in southern Afghanistan were killed in a helicopter crash in bad weather, the coalition and provincial authorities said Tuesday.
Five NATO troops die in Afghan chopper crash
Mar 12, 2013 00:24 EDT
Five members of the NATO-led international force fighting in Afghanistan were killed in a helicopter crash in bad weather in the country's south, the coalition and provincial authorities said Tuesday.
Two US troops killed in Afghan 'insider' attack
Mar 11, 2013 16:14 EDT
Two US soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in a suspected insider attack in Afghanistan on Monday, after President Hamid Karzai accused Washington of colluding with the Taliban to justify its presence in the country.
White House rejects Karzai's charges
Mar 11, 2013 15:46 EDT
The White House on Monday strongly rejected allegations from Afghan President Hamid Karzai that the United States was colluding with the Taliban to justify the presence of US troops in the country.
Hagel displays caution in minefield of Afghanistan
Mar 11, 2013 12:58 EDT
Faced with inflammatory remarks from Afghan President Hamid Karzai and insurgent bombings, Chuck Hagel showed an abundance of caution in his first visit to Afghanistan as America's new Pentagon chief.
US, Afghan troops die in 'insider attack'
Mar 11, 2013 10:28 EDT
Two American soldiers in Afghanistan were killed Monday along with several local troops in the latest suspected insider attack on the international military force, the US military said.
US, Afghan troops die in insider attack: NATO
Mar 11, 2013 08:04 EDT
Several Afghan and US-led coalition service members were killed Monday in the latest suspected insider attack on the international military force, NATO said.
