India-Afghanistan-US hold wide ranging discussions on issues of mutual interest Tuesday, 02.19.2013, 06:00pm |
India hosted the second meeting of India-Afghanistan-US trilateral dialogue here on Tuesday, which provided a platform for in-depth consultations on issues ranging from political and security spheres to trade, commerce and investment, and other areas of mutual interest. |
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Afghan civilian casualties drop - UN Tuesday, 02.19.2013, 06:00pm |
Civilian deaths and injuries in the ongoing Afghan war have decreased for the first time in six years, the United Nations said in a report on Tuesday. There was a 12 percent drop in civilian deaths in 2012, said the annual Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict report, prepared by the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan. |
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Artist to release 10,000 pink balloons in Kabul Monday, 02.18.2013, 05:24pm |
A New York-based artist believes 10,000 pink balloons can help bring peace and happiness to Afghans on the streets of Kabul.
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India, US, Afghanistan to hold trilateral meet tomorrow Monday, 02.18.2013, 03:16pm |
NEW DELHI: India, US and Afghanistan will hold their second trilateral meet here tomorrow to discuss all aspects of the situation in Afghanistan, especially in the backdrop of US' announcement of withdrawing 34,000 American troops from the war-torn country in the next one year. |
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Afghanistan Board seeks BCCI support to develop cricket Monday, 02.18.2013, 03:00pm |
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officials have sought support from the BCCI for development of the sport in their war-torn country. The officials held a meeting with the BCCI officials on Sunday and discussed various issues such as coaching, umpiring and scoring. |
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UN welcomes Afghan Government moves to address detainee torture Tuesday, 02.12.2013, 07:38am |
The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today welcomed the announcement of recommendations by the Government to stem torture, ill-treatment and prolonged illegal detention in the country. |
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