Female Afghan Lawmaker Survives Suicide Bomb Attack
Shukria Barakzai, an ally of newly elected President Ashraf Ghani who has fought for women's rights, was only slightly wounded in the attack.
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Afghanistan's Opium Harvest Sets New Record
An annual U.N. report finds that more than 550,000 acres were cultivated with opium poppies this year — that's approaching the total land area of Rhode Island.
Afghanistan's Way Forward: A Talk With Gen. John Campbell, Decoded
Gen. John Campbell leads the U.S. forces in Afghanistan. On Veterans Day, he offers his assessment of the war as the U.S. winds down its presence and hands over responsibility to the Afghans.
Moral Injury Is The 'Signature Wound' Of Today's Veterans
Journalist David Wood says "almost everyone" in war has suffered a violation of their sense of right and wrong. As a result, Wood tells Fresh Air, veterans deal with grief, numbness or guilt.
Afghan Police Suffer Uptick In Casualty Numbers
As western military forces withdraw from Afghanistan, Afghan security forces are coming under increasing pressure. About 9,000 have been killed in the last two years, mostly on the police side.
A 3-Star General Explains 'Why We Lost' In Iraq, Afghanistan
In his new book, a former Army lieutenant general compares the war on terrorism to Alcoholics Anonymous: "Step one is admitting you have a problem."
NATO's New Secretary General Makes First Visit To Kabul
Pakistan's Army chief was also in Kabul visiting newly-sworn-in President Ashraf Ghani, who has been making a concerted effort to mend fences with international leaders.
Detainee Held In Afghanistan Makes U.S. Appearance In Terrorism Trial
Irek Hamidullan, a Russian Taliban member, is the first military detainee from Afghanistan to appear in a federal court.
Wounded In Combat, U.S. Troops Go Back For A 'Proper Exit'
For some U.S. troops who left Iraq and Afghanistan by medevac, a return trip to these countries allows them to depart on their own terms.
With Marines Gone, Can The Afghan Army Hold Off The Taliban?
The Marines have departed their biggest base in southern Afghanistan, the scene of heavy fighting throughout the war. This will be one of the main proving grounds for the Afghan army.