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KANKASH: John Kerry nominated as next US secretary of state
President Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as his next secretary of state. To watch the programme, click here: {youtube}C2eh-mZxmAc{/youtube} Read more...
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TOLOnews 23 December 2012
Top news in this Bulletin: Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sunday that it welcomes an initiative from UNAMA to hold a meeting among representatives of the Taliban, Hizb-e-Islami and opposition groups...
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Afghan Policewoman Fatally Shoots US Adviser in Kabul Police Compound
An Afghan policewoman opened fire on a US adviser in the Kabul police chief's compound Monday morning, senior police officials said. Read more...
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Egypt Opposition to Appeal Referendum Results
Egypt's opposition said on Sunday that it will appeal the results of a referendum that ruling Islamists said approved a new constitution, claiming that voting was riddled with "fraud and violations"....
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US Navy SEAL Dies of Apparent Suicide
A US Navy SEAL commander died after apparently committing suicide in the southern Uruzgan province, US military officials said on Sunday. Navy SEAL Commander Job W. Price, 42, of Pottstown, Pa., died...
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Senate Summons Head of Environmental Protection Agency
Senate summoned the head of the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) Sunday about lingering concerns over air pollution in the capital, which is causing respiratory problems and, in some...
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Taliban Show Softer Stance in Paris; Civil Society Skeptical
The Afghan Taliban have shown a more lenient face at the Paris meeting, indicating they're open to more rights for women and recognizing the Afghan army. According to reports, Taliban may accept the...
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Policewoman in Insider Attack Likely Acted With Premeditation: Source
The Afghan policewoman who allegedly shot and killed a US civilian adviser near the Kabul police chief's compound appeared to be acting with premeditation and crossed three checkpoints to get inside...
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Lawmakers React to Paris Meeting
Afghan lawmakers criticized the absence of government response at the Paris meeting when Taliban representatives demanded amendments to the Constitution. The lawmakers emphasized that the Afghan...
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Afghanistan Ready to Negotiate with the Haqqanis
The High Peace Council expressed readiness to negotiate with any opposition group, including the notorious Haqqani Network, which was recently put on a UN blacklist. The High Peace Council Foreign...
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TOLOnews 24 December 2012
Top news in this Bulletin: An Afghan policewoman opened fire on a US adviser in the Kabul police chief's compound Monday morning, senior police officials said. {youtube}7hjsaMhbR_c{/youtube} Read more...
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Kabul Shopkeepers Claim Property Loss Before Fire
The shopkeepers of the recently burnt Kabul market claimed Monday that their shops were robbed ahead of the fire that engulfed about 600 shops. "The shops and safes were already opened ahead of our...
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3 Police, 10 Taliban Killed in Clashes in Afghanistan
Three Afghan police and 10 Taliban insurgents were killed in separate clashes in Afghanistan, local officials said Tuesday. Eight Taliban insurgents were killed and 18 others were injured in a joint...
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Putin in India with Eyes on Arms, Trade Deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi on Monday to tighten defence ties and boost trade with India, a traditional ally and one of Russia's top clients for arms sales. Accompanied by...
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Nato Forces Celebrate Christmas in Afghanistan
Nato forces stationed across Afghanistan are celebrating Christmas away from home at their military bases, singing carols and sharing Christmas meals. Hundreds of Nato troops stationed at a base in...
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Electronic IDs Will Reduce Forgery: Official
With the distribution of new electronic ID cards starting next month, officials emphasized Tuesday that the new cards will reduce forgery. In an exclusive interview with TOLOnews, head of the...
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5 Afghan Soldiers Killed, 2 Injured in Herat Traffic Accident
Five Afghan soldiers were killed and two injured in a traffic accident in the western Herat province Tuesday morning, local officials said. The incident took in the capital of Herat when their vehicle...
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Heavy Snow Cuts Access to 10 Badakhshan Districts
Heavy snowfall has cut road access to more than 10 districts in the northern Badakhshan province, local officials said Tuesday. Read more...
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Kankash: Afghanistan’s Draft Election Law
After several long months of delays, the draft election law was approved by the Council of Ministers 18 days ago. It will be sent for approval to parliament within a week. To watch the whole...
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Afghanistan Makes Insurance of Commercial Areas Mandatory
The Council of Ministers in its last meeting has ordered the mandatory insurance of all commercial centers in the country and directed the Ministry of Finance to oversee that all businesses are...
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