'Kite Runner's' Khaled Hosseini on writing, being a refugee

Q: Because your father was a diplomat, you lived outside Afghanistan on and off ... Q: When you started writing why did you write about Afghanistan?

Afghanistan - Price Bulletin

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Afghanistan: Avalanche toll keeps rising

Severe weather that has affected at least 18 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces has now killed more than 230 people, officials said on Saturday.

Ireland and Afghanistan show need for rethink before 2019 World Cup

Afghanistan's historic victory over Scotland was one of the best matches of this World Cup – and one of the worst. Photograph: Dianne Manson/AP.

250 killed in Afghanistan, death toll expected to rise

BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Police in Afghanistan say more than 250 people have been killed in recent avalanches, triggered by heavy snowfall.

ABC7 News Special Report: Cheryl Jennings in Afghanistan

You can see all of ABC7 News anchor Cheryl Jennings' stories from her 2015 trip to Afghanistan with the founder and president of Roots of Peace.

This woman braved the catcalls to protest street harassment—in Afghanistan

Reactions were mixed, and included warnings that such campaigns are an attempt to introduce “western culture” in Afghanistan.

Column: A step forward in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — The most striking thing about interviewing Rula Ghani, the first lady of Afghanistan, may be that the interview is taking place at all.

EXCLUSIVE: Roots of Peace recalls deadly bombing of headquarters in Afghanistan by Taliban

Roots of Peace is working closely with the president of Afghanistan on an agricultural program, but despite their efforts they are targets of Taliban.

The unlikely life of Afghanistan's first female taxi driver

Sara Bahayi is Afghanistan's first female taxi driver, and she is believed to be the only one actively working in the country. She's 38. She's unmarried.

'Why are you still driving? One day they will kill you': Afghanistan's first female taxi driver

Sara Bahayi is Afghanistan's first female taxi driver in recent memory, and ... Afghanistan's constitution guarantees equal rights for men and women.

Desperate Afghan avalanche survivors await rescue on roofs

Afghans carry emergency food to deliver to people affected by an avalanche, in Panjshir province, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.

Weekly Recap: Jihadi John, Homeland Security Department, Afghanistan

Afghanistan. Views are shifting among Democrats, at the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, about the wisdom of the Afghanistan troop drawdown timeline.

Afghanistan's first lady advocates for the vulnerable

WASHINGTON – The most striking thing about interviewing Rula Ghani, the first lady of Afghanistan, may be that the interview is taking place at all.

Prince Harry 'to quit Army' after two tours of Afghanistan

The Prince, who has served two tours in Afghanistan, is aiming to spend a “significant period abroad” on field projects in Africa, it is believed.

Cricket World Cup: Six wounded in Afghanistan gunfire celebrations

Six people were wounded in celebratory gunfire as Afghanistan fans took to the streets to mark their team's Cricket World Cup victory over Scotland.

Turkey to pursue peace efforts despite deadly attack in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has taken full responsibility for efforts to end the Taliban insurgency with the withdrawal of most foreign troops at the end of last year.

Afghans Make History, Winning Thriller Against Scotland In Cricket's World Cup

But it has a closer association with the game than Afghanistan, where ... "You can look 10 or eight years ago, there was nothing in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan's victory over Scotland shows their fighting spirit

The moment he had flicked the ball to fine leg he knew it was all done and sealed. Scotland had been vanquished and Afghanistan had won.

2015-02-26 13:58:11.9

Magnitude, M 5.0. Region, HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN. Date time, 2015-02-26 13:58:10.0 UTC. Location, 36.78 N ; 70.91 E. Depth, 84 km.

Afghanistan avalanche toll rises to 165 amid rescue efforts

Afghan children looks on in a village close to an avalanche site in Panjshir province north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015.

Afghanistan's first female taxi driver encourages women to drive

Driving a taxi is a largely male profession just about anywhere you go in the world; all the more so in a highly traditional country like Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Avalanche Death Toll Rises to 162 Amid Rescue Efforts

At least 162 people have died in avalanches caused by a heavy winter snow in northeastern Afghanistan, an emergency official said Thursday.

Historic World Cup Win For Afghanistan

Historic World Cup Win For Afghanistan. Afghanistan's President was among the first to congratulate the cricketers for their first win at a World Cup.

Afghanistan edge Scotland in thriller

Afghanistan posted their first-ever victory at the World Cup on Thursday with a nail-biting one-wicket win over Scotland in Dunedin on Thursday.

Afghanistan edges Scotland by 1 wicket, claims 1st win in Cricket World Cup in Pool A thriller

Afghanistan's Samiullah Shenwari bats during their Cricket World Cup Pool A match against Scotland in Dunedin, New Zealand, Thursday, Feb.

Afghanistan vs Scotland LIVE Score: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, 17th Match, Pool A, Dunedin

Sydney: Live updates from the 17th match of the ICC World Cup 2015 being played between Afghanistan and Scotland at University Oval, Dunedin.

Suicide bomb strikes top NATO envoy team in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has taken over full responsibility for efforts to end the Taliban insurgency with the withdrawal of most foreign troops at the end of last year.

The United States Is Mostly out of Afghanistan, but Torture …

By Justine DrennanJustine Drennan is a fellow at Foreign Policy. She previously reported from Cambodia for the Associated Press and other outlets.

Cricket World Cup: Scotland search for first win; predicted team v Afghanistan

Scotland and Afghanistan are both searching for their first win of the 2015 ICC World Cup and will do battle in Dunedin from 2200 GMT tonight.

Scotland v Afghanistan: Cricket World Cup – live!

In the first match Afghanistan scored 240 in 38 overs to win by eight wickets; on the second they were bowled out inside 19 overs and lost by 150 runs.

Afghanistan vs Scotland LIVE Score: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Sydney: Welcome to our live cricket blog for this Pool A clash between Afghanistan and Scotland. Follow live score and all the latest updates here:.

Afghanistan Avalanches Kill More Than 100 | The Weather Channel

At least 124 people have died in avalanches caused by a heavy winter snow in northeastern Afghanistan, an emergency official said Wednesday.

Afghanistan favoured over Scotland as World Cup minnows prepare for tight tussle

On paper a clash between two of the minnows of world cricket, Afghanistan and Scotland, might seem dull, in reality it is likely to be anything but.

How Cricket Reveals Geopolitical Fault Lines in Afghanistan

Pakistan has been bad news for Afghanistan ever since it was formed. I was ecstatic when Team India thrashed Pakistan in the World Cup.”.

Official says Afghan avalanches kill at least 108 people

KABUL, Afghanistan — An emergency official says at least 108 people are feared killed in Afghan avalanches amid a massive winter storm.

At Least 28 Dead in Afghanistan Avalanches, Says Official

Kabul: Avalanches triggered by heavy snowfalls have killed at least 28 people in Afghanistan and the death toll is expected to rise, officials said today.

Afghanistan v Scotland Preview, Match 17, Dunedin

Afghanistan brings with it the ultimate romantic story in sport: From suicide bombs to steady batsmen, from war and chaos to wickets and cut shots.

Dozens Feared Dead in Afghanistan Avalanche

Large swathes of Afghanistan have been covered in snow over the past 24 hours as a major storm has interrupted an otherwise mild and dry winter.

Scotland, Afghanistan battle for survival

Preston Mommsen believes Scotland have an advantage over Afghanistan following their win in the final of the Dubai Triangular.

A step forward by Afghanistan's first lady: Ruth Marcus

WASHINGTON -- The most striking thing about interviewing Rula Ghani, the first lady of Afghanistan, may be that the interview is taking place at all.

First Lady Concludes Visit to Washington, DC

February 24, 2015. Mrs. Rula Ghani, also known in Afghanistan as Bibi Gul, concluded her first visit to Washington, DC as First Lady of Afghanistan.

US Embassy reports threats to Americans in Afghanistan

It said the threats were against U.S. citizens in Afghanistan, but there was ... New U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited Afghanistan on Sunday.

Kerry: Obama to Decide Soon on Afghanistan Troop Levels

Afghanistan, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday. ... United States is considering slowing its planned withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.

Taliban term Afghanistan peace talks reports 'rumors'

Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah recently said peace talks between Afghan government and senior Taliban leadership will begin within days.

ISIS kidnaps dozens in Afghanistan, official says

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- Gunmen in southern Afghanistan kidnapped 30 members of the Hazara ethnic community, authorities said Tuesday.

Officials: Gunmen kidnap 30 Hazaras in southern Afghanistan

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen in southern Afghanistan kidnapped 30 members of the Hazara ethnic community, authorities said Tuesday.

Gunmen Abduct 30 From Bus in Southern Afghanistan

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen in southern Afghanistan kidnapped 30 members of the Hazara ethnic community, authorities said Tuesday.

Gunmen abduct 30 Shiite Muslims in Afghanistan: Officials

Masked gunmen have abducted 30 Shiite Muslim men who were travelling by bus through central Afghanistan, officials said on Tuesday (Feb 24).

Gunmen abduct 30 Shia Muslims in Afghanistan

The kidnapped individuals were men from the Hazara ethnic group, which is often targeted by militants in Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan.