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Ruined Libraries Rise from the Ashes

Kabul's libraries were no more than targets for missiles in wartime but now a huge effort is underway to restore some of their old glory.

21 Feb 05

Supporters of the Afghan warlord say they are ready to launch a holy war against the Americans.

21 Feb 05

Disputes over the military command of several provinces are raising tensions in the run-up to next month's grand assembly.

21 Feb 05

Love potions and other traditional mystical remedies are growing in popularity, to the annoyance of many Islamic scholars.

21 Feb 05

As expected, Hamed Karzai has been elected head of Afghanistan's transitional government at the grand assembly.

21 Feb 05

Desperate to get to Iran, Afghans entrust their money and lives to smugglers.

21 Feb 05

People with psychological problems are chained up at a holy shrine, hoping traditional methods will cure them.

21 Feb 05

Clerics in Kandahar are confiscating books right, left and centre, and it's not always clear why.

21 Feb 05

Two Kabul editors accused of insulting Islam released, but likely to face trial.

21 Feb 05

High levels of dust and fumes prompt UN to launch a year-long study of air quality.

21 Feb 05

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