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Afghanistan’s Alternative

Two reports from Independent Television News look at the situation on the ground in Afghanistan and Pakistan as U.S. strikes against the Taliban continue. For a discussion about Afghanistan's future, click here.

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Afghan Alternatives

Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with Afghan experts about the political and military groups vying to replace the weakened Taliban government. For two Independent Television News reports from Afghanistan and Pakistan, click here.

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Kabul, Kandahar Hit in Second Day of Attacks

Afghanistan's capital Kabul and the city of Kandahar, a stronghold of the country's ruling Taliban regime, came under attack today in a second day of U.S. strikes.

Herblock Dies

Long-time Washington Post political cartoonist Herbert Block, better known as Herblock, died last night at the age of 91.

British Reporter Freed

Yvonne Ridley, a British journalist detained in Afghanistan for 10 days, was released and escorted to nearby Pakistan Monday.

In Memoriam: Herb Block

An excerpt from an earlier tribute by essayist Roger Rosenblatt to his friend and former colleague, the Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Herblock.

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Window on the War

The Qatar-based Al-Jazeera network has garnered a growing role as a conduit between the Western and Arab worlds.

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Kabul, Kandahar Reportedly Hit in Attacks

Afghanistan's capital Kabul and the Taliban stronghold of Kandahar are reportedly among the areas targeted by the U.S. and its allies during today's attacks.

U.S. in ‘First Stages’ of Attack

Pentagon officials say today's strikes on targets inside Afghanistan are part of a sustained effort against alleged terrorist operations.

U.S., Allies Attack Afghanistan

President Bush Sunday announced the U.S., with help from Great Britain, has begun military strikes against targets in Afghanistan.