U.S. launches push to boost women's role in Afghanistan
Program worth $200 million to boost the role of women in Afghan society
In Ramadan quiet, Afghans jockey for post-Karzai era
AFGHANISTAN-POLITICS/ (PIX):In Ramadan quiet, Afghans jockey for post-Karzai era
U.S. appeals court tosses injunction limiting indefinite detention
USA-SECURITY/LAWSUIT:U.S. appeals court tosses injunction limiting indefinite detention
Afghan women need international support in fight for rights–activist
Education has helped Afghan women become increasingly confident about their role in public and political life, but they will still need international support as the country adjusts after the departure of foreign troops.
Documentary to follow Pakistan's young education crusader Malala
FILM-MALALA/ (PIX):Documentary to follow Pakistan's young education crusader Malala
Jury chosen in murder trial for Texas military base massacre
USA-CRIME/FORTHOOD:Jury chosen in murder trial for Texas military base massacre
Air force colonel shot dead in eastern Libyan city
LIBYA-ATTACK/:Air force colonel shot dead in eastern Libyan city
Afghan lawmakers take aim at women's rights - HRW
Latest move is part of pressure being brought by some Afghan parliamentarians to weaken a 2009 law that criminalises rape, forced marriage and other forms of violence against women
Afghan translator links U.S. forces to civilian killings
AFGHANISTAN-ARREST/:Afghan translator links U.S. forces to civilian killings