Afghanistan Travel Guide
Afghanistan is widely regarded as a land of compelling beauty and an impressive antiquity. Though it has been swept and trampled by the forces of history, constant migration, conquests and wars, Afghanistan has succeeded in retaining its charm still draws tourists in large numbers even amidst the threat of the Taliban. The sight of the Mandayi Market, which is the nerve center of trade and commerce in front of the Pul-i-Khisti Mosque is very attractive to an outside observer. Even the rugged terrain in the north and southwest is also mesmerizing with the sight of Hindu Kush Mountain that runs from northeast to southwest dividing the northern provinces...
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UK soldier killed in Afghanistan Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:59:57 GMT
A UK soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the MoD says - the 17th to die in the country this month. read more...
Nato jet crashes in Afghanistan Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:32:00 GMT
A Nato fighter jet crashes at an airbase in southern Afghanistan, a day after a civilian helicopter crash at the same base killed 16 people. read more...
US names soldier in Taliban video Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:26:43 GMT
The Pentagon identifies a US soldier shown in a Taliban video as a 23-year-old private captured in Afghanistan last month. read more...
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