Mubarak's Dream Remains Just That In Egypt's Desert
In the middle of southern Egypt's windy desert, wheat fields stretch as far as the eye can see on a 24,000-acre farm. It's part of a grandiose project called Toshka that was dreamed up 15 years ago by...
View ArticleAfghan Attacks On Western Partners Rising Sharply
In the past two weeks, seven Afghans in uniform have opened fire on Western forces. The most recent incidents occurred Friday. First, a newly recruited policeman in western Afghanistan turned his gun...
View ArticleFor Afghan Leaders, Facing Death Is A Fact Of Life
Almost daily, Taliban assassins target Afghan government officials and community elders with ambushes or bombings. The United Nations says such killings are up more than 50 percent compared to the same...
View ArticleU.S. Drawdown Leaves Afghans With Mixed Feelings
Tens of thousands of American troops will be leaving Afghanistan as the NATO-led coalition enters its final two years in the country. Already, more security responsibility is being placed in the hands...
View ArticleFor Afghan Girl, Going To School Is Act Of Bravery
In Afghanistan, girls are required by law to go to school. However, many of them never do. Death threats, acid attacks and bombings by Taliban militants and other extremists lead many parents who...
View ArticleAfghans Seek A Homegrown Plan For Security
For years, Kandahar province has been a key focus of NATO's efforts to stabilize Afghanistan. The volatile region is the birthplace of the Taliban, and its capital is the country's second-largest city....
View ArticleU.S. Hands Over Control Of Bagram Prison To Kabul
Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It's MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep. RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: And I'm Renee Montagne. The largest U.S. prison in Afghanistan, containing over 3,000...
View ArticleAmid Strains, US Begins Wind Down In Afghanistan
When the U.S. military handed over the detention center at Bagram Air Field to Afghan authorities this week, it symbolized an American role that is winding down — and the uncomfortable relationship...
View ArticleIran Turns To Afghanistan When Laundering Money
There may be international sanctions against Iran, but not in Afghanistan's border provinces with the Islamic Republic where trade and money-laundering are thriving. Every day, millions in Iranian...
View ArticleCan't Change Your Money In Iran? Try Afghanistan
The western Afghan city of Herat has become a thriving hub for the money exchange business, a consequence of geography and politics. Money-changers throng the currency market carrying thick stacks of...
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