Politics Oct 23 U.S. watchdog says the Taliban are benefiting from international aid through ‘fraudulent’ NGOs By Associated Press
World Dec 24 Taliban bans women from working for domestic, foreign NGOs in Afghanistan The Taliban government on Saturday ordered all foreign and domestic non-governmental groups in Afghanistan to suspend employing women, allegedly because some female employees didn't wear the Islamic headscarf correctly. By Riazat Butt, Associated Press
World Sep 03 Watch 4:36 In Afghanistan, the Taliban uses violence as leverage during peace negotiations In the Afghan capital of Kabul, 16 people died in a car bomb Monday night. A compound housing mostly international workers was the target, and the Taliban claimed responsibility even as they participate in peace talks with the U.S. Why…
World Nov 19 Watch Deadly Cyclone Wreaks Havoc for Bangladesh Aid agencies are rushing to assist Bangladesh in the aftermath of a cyclone that killed thousands and left millions homeless. Bangladesh's Ambassador to the United States and an international aid expert assess relief efforts.