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Abused Afghan women end up in jail by System in Politics visit site

Trafficked across the border from Pakistan with her 3-year-old son, Rukhma was handed to an Afghan who raped and abused her, then beat the toddler to death as she watched helplessly.

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Taliban regaining hold on Afghanistan, U.S. says by System in Politics visit site

The Taliban in Afghanistan -- whose government was toppled by U.S.-led forces after the September 11 attacks in 2001 -- has strengthened its military and technical capabilities even while suffering heavy combat losses, says a State Department report released Wednesday.

5 votes

Afghan 'health link' to uranium by System in Politics visit site

The BBC hears that rising rates of child health issues in Afghanistan may be linked to depleted uranium weapons.

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Afghan Raid on Suspected Assassins by System in Politics visit site

A house occupied by suspected plotters of the foiled assassination attempt on President Hamid Karzai was attacked early Wednesday by Afghanistan security forces.