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Dozens killed in Afghanistan plane crash

A local Pamir Airways plane with 38 passengers and five crew on board crashed in Afghanistan on Monday, officials said.

Battlefield dead haunt US marines and Afghans alike

Corporal Jacob Turbett gave out a single groan of pain before the Taliban bullet, which had pierced his heart, ended his life.

Nato launches major Afghanistan offensive

US-led Nato troops launched an offensive on Saturday against the Taliban’s last big stronghold in Afghanistan’s most violent province.

Taliban kill six UN foreign staff in Kabul attack

Taliban militants killed six UN staff in an assault on a guesthouse in Kabul on Wednesday, raising questions about security for the November 7 run-off

What the run-off could mean for Afghanistan

Afghans vote on November 7 for a second time in their disputed presidential election, hoping to end weeks of political limbo and uncertainty.

Time for bankers to risk an apology?

No one expects a fallen Master of the Universe to say sorry. But academics say an apology can be the basis of revitalised confidence and trust.

Bitter blow to Brown in local election loss

The Labour Party lost one of its safest seats on Friday, deepening doubts about Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s ability to win the next election.