Inquest Into Death Of British Captain Begins
10 November 2008
'Inquest Into Death Of British Captain Begins', The Telegraph, 10 November 2008
EXCERPT: "The coroner is expected to hear fresh criticism over a lack of military equipment, medical facilities and battlefield helicopters. Captain Hicks, 26, was mortally wounded in fierce fighting last year, but refused morphine so that he could continue to lead his besieged troops against the Taliban in Helmand province. The inquest is expected...
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In Afghanistan, Islamists' Influence Widens
10 November 2008
'In Afghanistan, Islamists' Influence Widens', Chicago Tribune, 10 November 2008
EXCERPT: "The shop sold jeans and frilly dresses, and on one counter sat dozens of ads of Western women in their bras. But the young men who worked there?most in jeans and T-shirts'said they did not believe such clothing and pictures belonged in their country. The contradictions, here in the fanciest mall in the capital, show the struggle...
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Canada Buys Wheat Seeds As Alternative To Poppies
10 November 2008
'Canada Buys Wheat Seeds To Give Afghan Farmers Alternative To Poppies', Canada.com, 8 November 2008
EXCERPT: "Canada is providing $1.2 million to buy wheat seeds and fertilizer for thousands of Afghan farmers, but the Taliban warn they may attack any foreigners who attempt to distribute the seeds. The money will pay for 293 tonnes of wheat seed, to supply more than 5,000 farmers with 50 kilograms each, and plant a total of...
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Karzai Lashes Out At US Over Killing Of 14
10 November 2008
'Karzai Lashes Out At US Over Killing Of 14 In Eastern Afghanistan', CBC News, 10 November 2008
EXCERPT: "Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday condemned the U.S. coalition's killing of 14 'private security guards' in eastern Afghanistan, saying such attacks will only 'expand the gap' between the people and his government, as well as its western backers. In a statement, the president said that those killed...
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