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2 Afghan Troops Killed in Nuristan Taliban Attack
Two Afghan police officers have been killed in an attack by Taliban insurgents on a checkpoint in eastern Nuristan provincial capital Monday night, local officials said. The incident happened around...
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Iran Unveils New Uranium Mines, Production Facility
Iran unveiled on Tuesday a new uranium production facility and two extraction mines, only days after talks with world powers on its disputed nuclear programme again ended in deadlock. Read more...
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KANKASH: Karzai's Visit to Farah
President Hamid Karzai on Monday visited western Farah province following last week's deadly Taliban attack that killed nearly 50 people and injured more than 100 others. To watch the programme,...
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Security the Main Concern Ahead of 2014 Poll: IEC
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) will not struggle financially to manage next year's presidential election given the financial pledges from donors; the greater concern is security for the...
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Political Leaders Boycott Karzai's Plan to Appoint IEC Chief
Leading political figures and two government ministers on Tuesday boycotted a meeting convened by President Hamid Karzai which aimed to appoint the new head of the Independent Election Commission...
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Kabul Residents Angry About Flooding Roads
Residents of Kabul have criticised the city mayor for failing to construct proper drainage in the streets after heavy rains brought flooding to the capital again. "Kabul municipality hasn't paid any...
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TOLOnews 09 April 2013
Top news in this Bulletin: Leading political figures and two government ministers on Tuesday boycotted a meeting convened by President Hamid Karzai which aimed to appoint the new head of the...
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Strong Quake Near Iran Nuclear Plant Kills 30
A powerful earthquake struck near Iran's Gulf port city of Bushehr, killing at least 30 people and injuring 800 but leaving Iran's only nuclear power plant intact, officials said. Read more...
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Karzai Promises Obama to Keep Dangerous Detainees in Prison
President Hamid Karzai spoke by telephone with his US counterpart Barack Obama on Tuesday, whereby Karzai pledged to not release dangerous detainees from Afghan prisons, the White House said in a...
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Helmand Roadside Bomb Kills 3 Civilians
At least three civilians have been killed and three others injured by a roadside bomb blast in southern Helmand province Tuesday afternoon, local officials said. The blast occurred about 01:00 pm...
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4 Afghan Police Killed in Nimruz Blast
Four Afghan police officers have been killed and two more officers injured in a roadside bomb blast in south-western Nimruz province, local officials said Wednesday. The incident took place Tuesday in...
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Pakistan Policeman Killed in Anti-Polio Attack
A Pakistani policeman was shot dead and another was wounded on Wednesday while escorting a polio vaccination team in the country's northwest, local officials said. No one has claimed responsibility for...
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Judicial Training Injects Hope in North Afghanistan
Judicial bodies in north Afghanistan are hopeful that those who graduated Tuesday from a US-funded legal training course will improve the legal system and court processes. Attorneys and law...
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Afghanistan U14 Coach Blames Referee for AFC Qualifier Loss
Afghanistan's national U14 football team returned from Nepal on Wednesday after failing to qualify for the Asian Federation Confederation (AFC) U14 Championship following a 2-1 defeat to Tajikistan....
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China, India to Meet on Afghanistan
India and China are expected to discuss the insurgency in Afghanistan this week as part of their annual counter-terrorism meeting amid concerns the upcoming US forces withdrawal could threaten...
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Pakistan Envoy Pledges Support for Afghan Education
Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq said Wednesday that Pakistan is investing in Afghanistan's education and hoped it would encourage friendly relationships between Kabul and...
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Distribution of Electronic IDs to Begin Next Week
The distribution of electronic national identification cards will begin by Thursday next week, the Ministry of Interior said Wednesday, with as many as 18 million Afghans expected to be issued the new...
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MPs Seek Ministries to Disclose Corrupt Lawmakers
Lawmakers on Wednesday called on the government ministries to reveal the names of the members of parliament who accepted money for votes during last week's attempt to impeach ministers. During...
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Balkh Governor Says US, Nato Failed in Afghanistan
Atta Mohammad Noor, Balkh provincial governor and possible presidential candidate, on Wednesday said the US and Nato have failed in their mission in Afghanistan, although he conceded that some...
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TOLOnews 10 April 2013
Top news in this Bulletin: President Hamid Karzai spoke by telephone with his US counterpart Barack Obama on Tuesday, whereby Karzai pledged to not release dangerous detainees from Afghan prisons, the...
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