Why Afghanistan Is Worried About The Meaty Feasts Of Eid Al-Adha
The way animals are transported and slaughtered for the major Muslim holiday has health officials concerned about the threat of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
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Guantanamo's Camp 5 Closes As Detainee Population Shrinks
Camp 5, built in 2003 when it seemed the Guantanamo Bay facility was there to stay, will be converted, in part, into a medical clinic. It was where "non-compliant" detainees once were held.
The View From Kabul On Sept. 11, 2001
The attacks came at a time when Afghanistan was under harsh Taliban rule, isolated from the world and on the verge of famine. Reporter Hannah Bloch, who was in Kabul on Sept. 11, recalls the day.
Sept. 11 Legacy: One Endless War Against Many Radical Enemies
The U.S. went to war after Sept. 11 and has now been fighting for 15 years, the longest unbroken period in its history. Despite disappointing results, there's broad consensus it should continue.
A U.S. Marine Tried To Warn A Comrade, Now He Faces A Discharge
Marine reservist Jason Brezler warned comrades in Afghanistan about a dirty Afghan cop. No one took heed, and three Marines died. Now Brezler is facing a possible discharge from the Corps.
Two Dozen Dead, More Than 90 Wounded In Twin Bombings In Kabul
The blast struck near the Defense Ministry in the Afghan capital. Reporter Jennifer Glasse says that, according to witnesses, the second explosion targeted those aiding victims of the first.
U.S.-Funded Afghan Hospital Is Expensive, Late And Poorly Built, Report Finds
The $14.6 million Gardez Hospital in eastern Afghanistan is over budget and might be too expensive for local health authorities to run on their own.
Police Say Attack On American University Of Afghanistan In Kabul Is Over
Gunmen attacked the heavily fortified campus in the capital on Wednesday evening, and hospital officials say one student was killed. Other reports say seven people died, including two attackers.
Police Respond To Attack At American University Of Aghanistan In Kabul
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to reporter Jennifer Glasse who is based in Kabul about the attack on the American University of Afghanistan on Wednesday.
U.S. Service Member Killed In Afghanistan's Helmand Province
The service member was on a training mission when a roadside bomb went off Tuesday near the provincial capital, Lashkar Gah. It is the second U.S. combat death in Afghanistan since January.