TOLOnews 6 pm News 13 February 2014
Top news in this bulletin: The Afghanistan government released 65 detainees from Bagram prison on Thursday, ignoring warnings from the United States that those released could return to fighting Afghan...
View ArticleCandidates Meet Supporters, Spread Beyond Kabul
Nearly two weeks into the Presidential campaigns, candidates rallied supporters on Thursday and finally began expanding their presence beyond Kabul. Tribal leaders and community organizers from seven...
View ArticleKabul to Host Rally to End Violence Against Women
On February 14, women all over the world are asked to take to the streets to protest violence against women. In Kabul, activists will join in the global demonstration looking to build awareness and...
View ArticleHerat Mayor Claims Candidates Violated Campaign Rules
Complaints against five of the Presidential candidates will be filed to the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC), claimed Herat Mayor Mohammad Salim Tarakai on Thursday. The Herat government certified...
View ArticleFootball Weekend in Pictures
This week's football includes the latest round of matches from the world's best leagues. Enjoy the week in world football in pictures. The leader is back. Lionel Messi scored two goals as the...
View ArticleNSPA, Ismaili Sect Endorse Ashraf Ghani
The National Solidarity Party of Afghanistan (NSPA) and the Council of Ismaili sect on Thursday announced their support for Presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai in the upcoming elections. "I...
View ArticleAfghans Want Nationwide Campaigns
On Thursday, a number of Afghan citizens and registered voters called on the Presidential candidates to broaden the scope of their campaigns nationwide so that everyone receives adequate information...
View ArticleCandidates Meet Supporters, Spread Beyond Kabul
Nearly two weeks into the Presidential campaigns, candidates rallied supporters on Thursday and finally began expanding their presence beyond Kabul. Tribal leaders and community organizers from seven...
View ArticleHerat Mayor Claims Candidates Violated Campaign Rules
Complaints against five of the Presidential candidates will be filed to the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC), claimed Herat Mayor Mohammad Salim Tarakai on Thursday. The Herat government certified...
View ArticleTAKANI: Human Rights and Transitional Justice in Presidential Campaigns
The host, Shapoor Bakhtiar discusses the issue of Human Rights and Transitional Justice in presidential candidates' campaigns.What are candidates' plans for human rights and how do they include the...
View ArticleENTEKHABAT 93: 49 Days to Elections February 13, 2014
The host Muslim Shirzad discusses the candidates' diverse slogans and campaigns. What are the slogans are like? Do the candidates believe in what they are saying?The Guests:Aminullah Habibi, Member of...
View ArticleKerry Meets China's Xi Amid Heightened Asia Tensions
US Secretary of State John Kerry met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as Washington's security allies Tokyo and Manila fret over China's far-reaching territorial claims. Kerry started his...
View ArticleKarzai Tells U.S. Stop Questioning Afghan Legal System
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has asked the United States to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty, asserting that decisions made by Afghan legal authorities regarding prisoners are none of the U.S.'...
View ArticleUN to Provide Technical, Advisory Support for Elections
The upcoming Afghan elections are important to the United Nations (UN) and the international community, UN Under Secretary for Political Affairs Jeffery Feltman said during a trip to Mazar-e-Sharif in...
View ArticlePresidential Campaign Extends to Provinces
Residents of Faryab, Laghman and Helmand, announced their support for candidates in numerous gatherings. In a gathering in Maimana city of Faryab province, residents announced their support for...
View ArticleRasoul Talks Platform, National Unity
Addressing his supporters from Kunar and Nuristan provinces on Friday, Presidential candidate Zalmai Rasoul reviewed his platform and pledged to work on reform, longstanding peace, security and social...
View ArticleYouth Demand End to Violence Against Women
On Friday, Febuary 14, Afghan youth participated in a worldwide campaign to bring awareness to the issue of violence against women and promote efforts to end it. The campaign, called "One Billion...
View ArticleTOLOnews 6 pm News 14 February 2014
Top news in this Bulletin: In a recent statement, Afghan president Hamid Karzai asked the United States to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty, asserting that the decisions of the Afghan legal and...
View ArticleTOLOnews 6 pm News 14 February 2014
Top news in this Bulletin: In a recent statement, Afghan president Hamid Karzai asked the United States to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty, asserting that the decisions of the Afghan legal and...
View ArticleRussia Says EU Relations Facing 'Moment of Truth' Over Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday blasted the West for meddling in Ukraine, saying that Europe's relations with Russia were facing the "moment of truth" over the crisis. "You could...
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