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Greece: Afghan migrants in limbo
What was once a bustling airport outside Athens is now a makeshift camps for refugees with nowhere to go.What was once a bustling airport outside Athens is now a makeshift camps for refugees with nowhere to go.
Is peace possible in Afghanistan? Tales from a country torn apart by war
Many Afghan nationals worked with the international forces in Kabul and elsewhere following the September 11 attacks in New York.Many Afghan nationals worked with the international forces in Kabul and elsewhere following the September 11 attacks in New York.
Taliban claim another success in northern Afghanistan
The Afghan Taliban have recaptured a strategic district in the northern province of Kunduz, which they briefly overran last September before being pushed back by the Afghan…The Afghan Taliban have recaptured a strategic district in the northern province of Kunduz, which they briefly overran last September before being pushed back by the Afghan…
The misguided decisions of a Danish Captain in Oscar nominated 'Krigen'
The story is familiar. A contingent of soldiers is dispatched to the Afghan dust. This time they are Danish. Their mission is simple, at least onThe story is familiar. A contingent of soldiers is dispatched to the Afghan dust. This time they are Danish. Their mission is simple, at least on
Bill Murray stars in Barry Levinson's 'Rock the Kasbah'
Bill Murray is back with a new comedy. In ‘Rock the Kasbah’, he plays a washed up rock manager who takes his last client on a tour of Afghanistan toBill Murray is back with a new comedy. In ‘Rock the Kasbah’, he plays a washed up rock manager who takes his last client on a tour of Afghanistan to
Taliban reign of terror: Harrowing accounts from the Afghan city of Kunduz
The Taliban only held the northern Afghan city of Kunduz for three days. But stories have emerged of a reign of terror by the extremists, with womenThe Taliban only held the northern Afghan city of Kunduz for three days. But stories have emerged of a reign of terror by the extremists, with women
Afghanistan marks 14 years since the killing of Ahmad Shah Massoud
Afghanistan is marking fourteen years since the death of national hero Ahmad Shah Massoud .. with a ceremony attended by high-ranking officials andAfghanistan is marking fourteen years since the death of national hero Ahmad Shah Massoud .. with a ceremony attended by high-ranking officials and
2015 sees record number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan
Civilian casualties, particularly those of women and children, have hit a new record in Afghanistan. In the first half of this year; nearly 5,000Civilian casualties, particularly those of women and children, have hit a new record in Afghanistan. In the first half of this year; nearly 5,000
Taliban leader appears to approve peace talks with Afghan government
Reclusive Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar has purportedly written a message seeming to signal approval for peace talks with Afghanistan’sReclusive Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar has purportedly written a message seeming to signal approval for peace talks with Afghanistan’s
Taliban claim attack on Afghan parliament
A Taliban suicide bomber and several gunmen have attacked the Afghan parliament. “A suicide bomber blew himself up just outside the parliamentA Taliban suicide bomber and several gunmen have attacked the Afghan parliament. “A suicide bomber blew himself up just outside the parliament
Britain commemorates end of UK involvement in Afghan war
Queen Elizabeth joined veterans of the Afghan war and relatives of those who died, at commemorations in London marking the end of Britain’sQueen Elizabeth joined veterans of the Afghan war and relatives of those who died, at commemorations in London marking the end of Britain’s
NATO formally hands over to new Afghanistan mission
NATO has officially ended its war in Afghanistan with a ceremony in Kabul, replacing its combat mission with one to back up local forces.NATO has officially ended its war in Afghanistan with a ceremony in Kabul, replacing its combat mission with one to back up local forces.
White House defends Taliban prisoner swap for freed soldier Bowe Bergdahl
President Obama and his administration are coming under increased criticism over the release of five senior Taliban militants in exchange for aPresident Obama and his administration are coming under increased criticism over the release of five senior Taliban militants in exchange for a
Prisoner swap causes row on Capitol Hill
The exchange of five Taliban militants for the freedom of one US soldier has caused a row in the US Congress . The five Guantanamo detainees, whoThe exchange of five Taliban militants for the freedom of one US soldier has caused a row in the US Congress . The five Guantanamo detainees, who
Tributes for photographer Anja Niedringhaus killed on assignment in Afghanistan
The bullet holes in the car which was carrying two foreign journalists in Afghanistan are a reminder of the violent end which met photographer AnjaThe bullet holes in the car which was carrying two foreign journalists in Afghanistan are a reminder of the violent end which met photographer Anja
UK: Former Guantanamo Bay detainee arrested on suspicion of Syria terrorism offences
A former detainee at Guantanamo Bay has been arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences, police say. Moazzam Begg, who spent aroundA former detainee at Guantanamo Bay has been arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences, police say. Moazzam Begg, who spent around
Danish troops withdraw from Afghanistan
Denmark exits Afghanistan after twelve years. The Danish contingent of combat troops began their withdrawal from Camp Price in Helmand Province onDenmark exits Afghanistan after twelve years. The Danish contingent of combat troops began their withdrawal from Camp Price in Helmand Province on
Nato hands over security to Afghan forces
NATO has handed over full control to Afghanistan’s own security forces for the first time since the Taliban were overthrown in 2001. In a ceremonyNATO has handed over full control to Afghanistan’s own security forces for the first time since the Taliban were overthrown in 2001. In a ceremony
Britain will withdraw half of troops from Afghanistan
British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that nearly half of the country’s 9000 troops based in Afghanistan will withdraw over the next twoBritish Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that nearly half of the country’s 9000 troops based in Afghanistan will withdraw over the next two
Taliban in deadly attack on Afghan base
Taliban suicide bombers have struck outside a major US base in Afghanistan, killing five people. Local police said the multiple attacks around theTaliban suicide bombers have struck outside a major US base in Afghanistan, killing five people. Local police said the multiple attacks around the
France combat troops end Afghan mission
France is ending its combat mission in Afghanistan. Some 400 troops are preparing to leave Kapisa, the province where France has lost most of itsFrance is ending its combat mission in Afghanistan. Some 400 troops are preparing to leave Kapisa, the province where France has lost most of its
Royal Marines arrested in Afghan murder probe
The British Ministry of Defence says seven Royal Marines have been arrested on suspicion of murder. The detentions relate to an incident inThe British Ministry of Defence says seven Royal Marines have been arrested on suspicion of murder. The detentions relate to an incident in
Pakistan: Imran Khan leads anti-drone march
Pakistani politician, Imran Khan, is leading a “peace march” into the dangerous FATA region of the country this weekend, in protest against US dronePakistani politician, Imran Khan, is leading a “peace march” into the dangerous FATA region of the country this weekend, in protest against US drone
Last US Afghanistan "surge" troops return home
US troop numbers in Afghanistan today returned to their pre-2009 “surge” figures with the departure of the last of the extra 33,000 troops ordered inUS troop numbers in Afghanistan today returned to their pre-2009 “surge” figures with the departure of the last of the extra 33,000 troops ordered in
Afghan Taliban threaten to kidnap and kill Prince Harry
The Afghan Taliban said on Monday they were doing everything in their power to try to kidnap or kill Britain’s Prince Harry, who arrived inThe Afghan Taliban said on Monday they were doing everything in their power to try to kidnap or kill Britain’s Prince Harry, who arrived in
Pakistan and US reach deal to reopen Afghan land routes
Nato will once again be able to send lorries from Pakistan into Afghanistan to supply its forces. Islamabad and Washington have agreed a deal toNato will once again be able to send lorries from Pakistan into Afghanistan to supply its forces. Islamabad and Washington have agreed a deal to
Hollande takes withdrawal message to Kabul
French President François Hollande has wasted no time in taking his message of an early French withdrawal to Afghanistan, and in person. He flew inFrench President François Hollande has wasted no time in taking his message of an early French withdrawal to Afghanistan, and in person. He flew in
Hollande flies into Afghanistan for lightning visit
New French President François Hollande has made a surprise flying visit to Afghanistan. Hollande’s predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, had alreadyNew French President François Hollande has made a surprise flying visit to Afghanistan. Hollande’s predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, had already
NATO prepares for the future
Afghanistan and the timing of a military withdrawal was on the agenda at NATO headquarters. Foreign and defence ministers will be aiming to narrowAfghanistan and the timing of a military withdrawal was on the agenda at NATO headquarters. Foreign and defence ministers will be aiming to narrow
Secret prisons in Europe finds EU special committee
Six years after the first revelations about the abduction, torture and detention on European soil of terrorism suspects by the CIA, the EuropeanSix years after the first revelations about the abduction, torture and detention on European soil of terrorism suspects by the CIA, the European