Afghanistan

New Hope for Rural Health Care

Two new internationally-supported programmes aim to make badly-needed services available to remote areas of the country.

16 Nov 05

After years of war and unrest, conflicts abound over who owns what property.

16 Nov 05

General Dostum’s faction recreates itself as a party ahead of elections later this year.

16 Nov 05

Arrests and executions reported in western city following a clash between governor Ismail Khan and a local army commander.

16 Nov 05

Motorists told to shift their steering wheels from right to left, but say they can't afford the conversion work.

16 Nov 05

Police training seen as central to building stable environment in a region that has seen violent clashes.

16 Nov 05

Haji Mohammad Mohaqeq is a prominent politician but will have to work hard to live down his past role in factional strife.

16 Nov 05

Weekend firefight between supporters of rival warlords heightens tensions in the insecure north.

16 Nov 05

In a country where the average life expectancy is 47 years, one man claims to be 115.

16 Nov 05

Along with other new-found freedoms, young women are getting a chance to participate in sports such as football.

16 Nov 05

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