Afghan Elections

Top Afghan police chief killed in shooting, US general unhurt

KANDAHAR: Gen. Abdul Razeq, one of Afghanistan’s most powerful security officials, was killed on Thursday… Read More

Foreign soldiers wounded, civilians killed in suicide attack in Afghanistan

KABUL: A suicide bomber killed two Afghan civilians and wounded at least three foreign soldiers… Read More

Women candidates face ‘small-scale war’ in Afghan election

KABUL: More female candidates than ever are set to contest Afghanistan’s upcoming parliamentary election, braving… Read More

Kerry urges Afghanistan to focus on audit to resolve disputed vote

KABUL: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told Afghanistan on Friday its transition to a… Read More

Afghans vote again in final test as Taliban threats loom

KABUL: Afghans headed back to the polls on Saturday for a second round of voting… Read More