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Women in Afghanistan

Dr. Sima Samar, vice chair of Afghanistan's interim government and minister of women's affairs, talks about the emerging role of women after years of harsh Taliban rule.

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Former King Returns to Afghanistan

Former King Mohammad Zaher Shah returned to Afghanistan Thursday for the first time in nearly three decades. The king is slated to head a meeting of tribal leaders that will outline the future of the nation after years of extremist…

Securing Afghanistan

War-ravaged Afghanistan gets a boost with the return of former King Mohammed Zahir Shah, after 29 years in exile.

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Four Killed in Suspected Afghan Assassination Attempt

Four people were killed and 18 injured Monday in an explosion believed to be an attempt to assassinate Mohammad Fahim, Afghanistan's interim defense minister.

Hundreds Arrested in Afghan Coup Plot

Authorities in Afghanistan arrested hundreds suspected of planning a bombing campaign against the government of interim Prime Minister Hamid Karzai.

Egypt Limits Official Contact With Israel

Egypt will limit its contact with Israel's government, but would not completely close diplomatic channels -- a move that comes as anger grows in the Arab world over Israel's deepening incursions into Palestinian-held territory.

Over 1,800 Dead Following Afghan Quakes

Two powerful earthquakes left more than 1,800 people dead and at least 2,000 injured in northern Afghanistan late Monday.

U.S. to Train New Afghan Army

The U.S. military will train a new Afghan army and security force that will take the place of international peacekeepers by years end Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told reporters Monday.