Afghanistan News

Taliban commander captured in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 12 (UPI) — A Taliban commander and two suspected insurgents were captured in an operation in Afghanistan, military joint command officials said. Afghanistan – Taliban – War in Afghanistan – Kabul – Asia

Afghan Commander Issues Rules on Contractors
Gen. David H. Petraeus wants his subordinates to use purchasing power as a tool in the fight against insurgents.

5 Democrats Run for New York Attorney General
In the homestretch of a long primary campaign, the five candidates make their closing arguments.

Afghan government struggling to keep support of Islamic council
KABUL – Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s administration is struggling to shore up support from an influential Islamic council, which appears to be shifting to more conservative, anti-government views at a time when it is being asked to play a key role in persuading Taliban insurgents to surrender … Afghanistan – Asia – Warfare and Conflict – Afghanistan Civil War – Hamid Karzai

NATO: Afghan Taliban Commander Killed- Airstrike Kills at Least 4 Militants in Pakistan
KABUL, Afghanistan A Taliban commander who planned rocket attacks on polling stations during elections next week and four other insurgents were killed in eastern Afghanistan , NATO said Sunday.

India shares breach 19,000 points level
India’s main stock market on Monday crossed the key 19,000 points marks to its highest level for more than two years, boosted by optimism about growth in Asia’s third largest economy, dealers said.