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Michael Kleinmann: Alex Minsky Shares Photos and Interview

Alex Minsky has become as prevalent on social media sites as kitten videos on Youtube. Wondering why that name sounds familiar? He's the handsome and tatted Afghan army vet who after losing his right leg became an underwear model.

Margaret A. Hacskaylo: Heroic Normalcy

The Halfway House program at Women for Afghan Women in Kabul is exceptional in its ability to serve these women, whose staff comprise more than just your average shelter contingent of counselors, case managers and administrators.

Nake M. Kamrany: Securing Peace in Afghanistan After US Withdrawal

Afghans have resisted foreign troops from antiquity until the present at an enormous cost of lives and wealth. The current resistance is no exception. The critical question, especially for Afghans, to consider is the issue of peace and war following the withdrawal of foreign troops.

Afghan students protest women's rights decree

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Hard-line Islamist students protested Wednesday in the Afghan capital demanding the repeal of a presidential decree for women's rights that they say is un-Islamic. It was the latest sign of a backlash against the legal protections passed in the 12 years since the toppling of the Taliban regime known for its harsh treatment of women.

Afghan interpreters who served with British forces to get UK visas

Britain to offer visas to Afghan interpreters

Cameron to allow interpreters who served with UK forces fighting Taliban to live in Britain, reversing earlier decision.

Afghan interpreters can live in UK to avoid Taliban revenge

Government climbdown gives 600 interpreters right to move, but what message does it send? First Reaction LAST UPDATED AT 08:57 ON Wed 22 May 2013 UP TO 600 Afghan interpreters who risked their lives to aid British troops in Afghanistan...Show More Summary

Stacy Parker Le Melle: To Be Free Like Malala: The Dreams and Fears of Afghanistan's Teen Girls

On Saturday, lawmakers in Afghanistan's parliament refused to vote on the Law on the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Yet, read any of the poems or stories on the Afghan Women's Writing Project website, and you will be filled with hope.

India offers more aid for Afghanistan

India announces more training and reconstruction aid, as Afghan president seeks help ahead of withdrawal of NATO troops.

John Sifton: The Real Costs of CIA Cash

(Washington) -- When the New York Times reported recently that the CIA routinely provides cash payments to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, totaling in the tens...

Afghan forces in deadly battle with Taliban

Taliban launches one of the largest attacks of spring offensive in Helmand province as bomb kills seven police in Herat.

Skepchick Quickies 5.21

Afghan law to protect women’s rights blocked by opponents – From Critical Dragon1177. Why do men keep putting me in the girlfriend zone? – This is brilliant. From Blakut. Felicia Day on the women in the new Star Trek movie – Spoilers, of course. Show More Summary

Seven Afghan police killed amid fresh attacks

Officers die in Herat province roadside bomb blast as police and troops engage in deadly battle with Taliban in Helmand.

LOOK: Alex Minsky Shows Off The Goods In Outtakes Of Underwear Shoot

In recent months, Alex Minsky has taken the internet by storm, igniting Tumblr accounts and striking the fancy of gays (and women) everywhere. And it’s not without reason. The Afghan veteran turned underwear model has caught the attention of several photographers, including Gabriel Gastelum, who recently photographed the tattooed hunk for The Underwear Expert. Gabriel, [...]

Karzai receives Lovely Professional degree

At a stopover in Jalandhar Monday on his way to New Delhi for meetings with Indian officials, Afghan President Hamid Karzai was presented with an honorary doctorate from what claims to be India's largest private university. Indian President...Show More Summary

Afghan parliament fails to pass divisive law banning violence against women

Afghanistan's parliament failed to pass a law on Saturday banning violence against women, a severe blow to progress made in women's rights in the conservative Muslim country since the Islamist Taliban was toppled over a decade ago.

Afghan Pilots Learn Air Assault Tactics From 101st

Suicide bomb attack in northern Afghanistan

Afghan president condemns attack on provincial government office in Pul-e-Khumri, Baghlan which left at least 13 dead.

Suicide Bomber Kills 14 at Afghan Province Council

(KABUL, Afghanistan) — A suicide bomber struck outside a provincial council headquarters in northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing the council chief and at least 13 others, authorities said. Baghlan provincial council leader Mohammad...Show More Summary

Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill

The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan.