The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, was hit by indirect rocket fire Wednesday morning, officials say. NPR’s Sean Carberry reports for our Newscast unit that no one was injured.
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Pakistan Slams U.S. Over Drone Strike Against Taliban Chief
Pakistan is blasting the United States for a drone strike that has allegedly killed Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud.
Pakistani Schoolgirl Wounded In Taliban Attack Addresses U.N.
In October, Malala was shot in the head by Taliban militants who attacked a schoolbus she was on. She was targeted for her campaign promoting girls’ rights.
NATO Hands Over Security Duty To Afghan Forces
At a ceremony in Kabul on Tuesday, NATO officially handed over security of Afghanistan to the country’s forces.
Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women’s Rights Bill
After protests from some MPs and after only about 15 minutes, the Afghan parliament halted debate Saturday on a bill aimed at curbing violence against women.
Afghan President Karzai Claims Taliban, U.S. Colluding
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai claims the U.S. is holding talks outside Afghanistan with the Afghan Taliban.
Horses, Bayonets And The Modern Military
President Obama said during Monday night’s debate that the U.S. Army has fewer horses and bayonets than in the past. That’s true, although Army Special Forces were on horseback in Afghanistan when they helped defeat the Taliban in 2001. The last bayonet charge was during the Korean War in 1951.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us