News with and about 'afghanistan'

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UK pledges £3m Afghan food aid

added on 2008-03-09 16:30:07 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

The government has promised an extra £3m in new funding to help meet growing food shortages in Afghanistan. ...more.

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Gallantry medals for Scots troops

added on 2008-03-07 03:00:05 (BBC News - News Front Page)

A soldier from South Uist is to receive the second highest award for gallantry for his bravery in Afghanistan. ...more.

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Kai Eide nominated Afghan envoy

added on 2008-03-07 00:00:05 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon names Norwegian diplomat Kai Eide as the next UN envoy to Afghanistan. ...more.

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Nato fears over Dutch Islam film

added on 2008-03-03 07:30:04 (BBC News - News Front Page)

Nato's head says he fears a Dutch film criticising Islam will have repercussions for troops in Afghanistan. ...more.

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Papers hail the hero Prince Harry

added on 2008-03-02 08:00:07 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

Prince Harry's tour of duty in Afghanistan dominates the Sunday papers. ...more.

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Prince Harry rejects 'hero' label

added on 2008-03-02 02:30:03 (BBC News - News Front Page)

Prince Harry insists he is not a hero - and hails the bravery of his fellow soldiers after his early return from Afghanistan. ...more.

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U.S., NATO Reaffirm Commitment in Afghanistan

added on 2008-03-01 09:30:15 (Washington Post - Politics)

The United States and NATO reaffirmed their "long-term commitment" to Afghanistan today, pledging to help the U.S.-backed Afghan government consolidate security despite a growing insurgency by the radical Islamic Taliban movement that is being fueled by a burgeoning drug trade. ...more.

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