Karzai registers for re-election25

Embattled leader names current vice president Karim Khalili and former vice president Mohammad Qasim Fahim as his two running mates. 04/05/09 7:56 AM 25

Captured Afghanistan outpost torn down57

Hard-won ground given up in change of priorities in Afghanistan 03/05/09 7:23 PM 57

Red Cross says dozens died in Afghan air strikes52

Joint U.S.-Afghan investigation launched; Taliban accused of using civilians as human shields 06/05/09 3:55 AM 52

Taliban flaunt power in Pakistan's Swat Valley41

'They have committed so many atrocities that they can't give up power, they would not be safe.' 30/04/09 7:17 PM 41

Taliban threatens spring offensive

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says he'll temporarily send 700 extra troops to Afghanistan to boost security for August elections 29/04/09 10:58 AM

Pakistan still conflicted over battling Taliban

Country is acting under intense U.S. pressure to take a tougher line against Islamist militants expanding from strongholds along the Afghan border 29/04/09 4:49 PM

600 pack church to honour Trooper Karine Blais

Funeral for soldier killed by IED takes place just hours after news of another Canadian death in Afghanistan. 24/04/09 1:51 PM

Canada's top soldier apologizes for repatriation delay168

Apology comes after military decided that plane carrying body of latest slain soldier would stop in Ottawa first 17/04/09 3:35 AM 168

Body of Trooper Blais returns to Canada

A military aircraft carrying the remains of 21-year-old soldier landed at CFB Trenton Thursday afternoon 16/04/09 3:52 PM

Grief-stricken relative questions Afghan mission

Trooper Karine Blais' death left a small Quebec town grieving and a distressed uncle saying she died in vain 14/04/09 7:21 PM

Female political junkies find voice online2

Nazia Jaan has many hurdles to jump before she can achieve her dream of becoming president. 22/04/09 7:11 AM 2

The 'Obama of Afghanistan'14

Candidates emulate the American's Internet strategies to reach out to young voters 21/04/09 8:09 PM 14

Women in the field: What it's like to work in Afghanistan

Globe correspondents reflect on their experiences 20/04/09 8:15 AM

Plight of Afghan women prompts fresh debate251

Controversial rape law exposes debate in Canada over whether mission has helped bring about equality 17/04/09 9:35 PM 251

Court denies Ottawa bid to thwart hearings18

Judge derides government's request to stop public probe into allegations Canada put prisoners at risk of torture 28/04/09 6:50 PM 18

Probe: Military police faulted on detainees47

But clears MPs of beating, withholding care, or covering up the injuries on an Afghan prisoner 26/04/09 7:47 PM 47