World & Nation
The woes of the Islamic fundamentalist Taliban militia ruling most of Afghanistan deepened Thursday as their foes signed a military alliance against them.
Oct. 11, 1996
A prominent trio draws numerous objections, but they are approved to run. The incumbent, however, is expected to win.
Aug. 11, 2004
The Taliban has completed its destruction of the magnificent Buddha statutes of Bamian despite international pleas to preserve them.
March 18, 2001
Short-sighted tactics have allowed warlords to join the government and prisoner abuse and other crimes to occur, a rights group says.
July 18, 2005
Travel & Experiences
Merchants vent anger, remorse after 58 visitors killed. Tourism industry put at risk.
Nov. 28, 1997
Afghan rescuers and volunteers armed with shovels and little more than their bare hands dug through the mud Saturday after a massive landslide swept through a village the day before, turning it into an earthen tomb holding hundreds of bodies, officials said.
May 3, 2014
Afghanistan: For ethnic Hazaras who fled a Taliban massacre, life in the cliffs is full of danger. Agencies try to help.
May 17, 2002
Afghan warlords wield great influence, but their move into the government has made little difference in the lives of the people.
Nov. 18, 2006
Leaders of Afghanistan’s Islamic regime raised the possibility Friday of talks with the opposition.
Aug. 30, 1997
Asia: Talibs went after Shaidan with a vengeance, survivor says. ‘We cried out, and no one heard us.’
Feb. 27, 2002