Government report exposes Bagram Prison torture

Inmates in Afghanistan's US-run Bagram Prison have faced abuses including torture, beatings and other mistreatment, according to a government report.

Afghanistan 'would side with Pakistan in war with US'

Days after a visit to Kabul visit by Hillary Clinton, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, says he would side with Pakistan in the event of war with the US.

Afghan election body clears the table

Afghanistan's election body has cleared the table by throwing nine lawmakers out of Parliament in a bid to settle a year of disputes over elections.

Turban bomb kills mayor of Afghanistan's Kandahar

A suicide bomber killed the mayor of Afghanistan's Kandahar city on Wednesday, two weeks after the assassination of President Hamid Karzai's brother.

New concerns over Afghan stability

The assassination of a close ally and mentor of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai after the killing of his powerful half-brother has raised questions

Fresh Afghan killings mar quiet transition

Gunmen killed an adviser to Afghan President Hamid Karzai in a gunbattle in Kabul on Sunday, officials said.

Karzai condemns foreign forces for civilian death

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai angrily criticised foreign forces on Wednesday over civilian deaths.

Afghan MPs demand president form new Parliament

A group of about 100 Afghan members of Parliament demanded on Monday that President Hamid Karzai inaugurate the assembly by December 19.

Afghanistan seeks to dilute foreign anti-graft role

Afghanistan will limit foreign involvement in two major anti-crime units in a move likely to worry its Western backers.

Afghan president asks why allies won't act on Pakistan

Afghan President Hamid Karzai questioned on Thursday the willingness of his Western allies to strike insurgent bases in Pakistan.

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