afghanistan

Afgahnistan: Building a Nation

Violence and internal strife continue to hamper Afghan President Hamid Karzai's reconstruction efforts.

Explosion Kills Dozens in Eastern Afghanistan

At least 26 people were killed and some 80 others wounded when a massive explosion ripped through a road construction agency and damaged dozens of other buildings in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad.

U.S., Afghan Officials Discuss Reconstruction Plans

Afghan ministers met with U.S. experts in Washington, D.C. to discuss the rebuilding of their battle-scarred country. The summit comes as U.S. forces in Afghanistan continue to guard government leaders and to negotiate between rival ethnic tribes.

Afghans Investigate Murder of Vice President

International peacekeepers in Afghanistan agreed Monday to help the Afghan government investigate the weekend assassination of a cabinet member and increase security in the capital city of Kabul.

Afghan Civilians Killed During Possible Mistaken Fire

The Afghan government demanded that the United States take "all necessary measures" to avoid civilian casualties after as many as 40 civilians were killed and 100 injured by fire that may have mistakenly come from U.S. aircraft.

Panel Blames U.S. Pilot in Accidental Bombing

Investigators announced Friday that two U.S. pilots were solely responsible for the accidental bombing that killed four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan two months ago.

Afghan President Karzai Sworn In, Appoints Cabinet

Afghan President Hamid Karzai named the members of his Cabinet Wednesday after being officially sworn-in in front of the 1,600-member loya jirga, signaling the end of more than a week of debate and discussion from the historic grand council.

Afghan Loya Jirga Elects Hamid Karzai President

In the first free election in its history, Afghanistan's loya jirga, or grand council, voted overwhelmingly Thursday to elect Hamid Karzai the head of the interim Afghan government.

Loya Jirga Assembly Opens Amid Confusion, Political Tension

The Afghan loya jirga -- the grand tribal council called to form a post-Taliban government -- opened Tuesday amid continued political infighting and confusion over the roles of Afghan leaders.