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U.S. troops may stay in Afghanistan until 2024

The plan was for the U.S. to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by 2014. However, this withdrawal may not be as full as planned.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 9 comments

Bales' lawyers blocked from massacre investigation

Lawyers for Robert Bales, accused of the massacre of 17 Afghan citizens on March 11 are blaming the U.S. for blocking the team from interviewing witnesses in Kandahar.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Karzai 'at end of rope', indicted soldier flying home to U.S.

Kabul - Afghan President Hamid Karzai has slammed Washington over its lack of cooperation in the probe into the killing of 16 Afghan civilians and the soldier is flown back to the USA.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 1 comment

Up to 20 U.S. troops involved in Kandahar massacre — Afghan probe

Kandahar - Up to 20 U.S. troops have been implicated in the massacre of 16 civilians in Kandahar on Sunday morning, the Afghan parliamentary investigation team reports.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 13 comments

Taliban vows revenge against 'sick minded American savages'

Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan have vowed to take revenge against "sick minded American savages" following the murderous rampage of a U.S. soldier who shot 16 Afghan civilians, including nine children.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 2 comments

Canada ends military presence in Kandahar Province

The Canadian flag has been lowered in Kandahar Province for the last time since it went up in August 2005 at a ceremony at Kandahar Airfield. The troops' mission, Operation ATHENA, in southern Afghanistan region is over.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Suicide bomber kills mayor of Kandahar city

Mayor Ghulam Haidar Hamidi was killed by a suicide bomber on Wednesday. A spokesman for the mayor said the bomb was detonated in a hallway outside the mayor of Kandahar's office.

In the Media by Samantha Emann

Kandahar Mayor killed in suicide bombing by turban assassin

Kandahar - Kandahar city Mayor Ghulam Haidar Hameedi, a strong ally of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, has been killed in a suicide attack. This is the third Karzai ally killed this month by insurgent assassins.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Tim Horton's withdrawing from Kandahar in October

Kandahar - A few months after the majority of Canada's soldiers withdraw from Afghanistan, the Tim Horton's franchise in Kandahar will also close up shop.

In the Media by Justin Crann

Canadian troops complete final Afghanistan offensive

Kandahar - With the conclusion of a two-week operation in southern Kandahar province, Canadian troops have completed their final battlefield offensive of the War in Afghanistan.

In the Media by Justin Crann

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Afghan blasts kill 13 in Kandahar

Three explosions in a one day kill 13 people in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.

In pictures: Hope returns to Kandahar

City of hope in the heart of the Taliban's spiritual homeland

Afghan police 'poisoned and shot'

At least five Afghan policemen are poisoned and then shot dead at a checkpoint in the southern city of Kandahar, intelligence officials say.

Nato troops shot dead in Kandahar

Nato says two of its troops have been killed in Afghanistan, the latest of several attacks following the burning of the Koran by US soldiers.

'Rogue' US soldier kills Afghans

A US soldier in Afghanistan has shot dead at least 16 civilians and wounded five after entering their homes in Kandahar province, senior local officials say.