Karzai officials on CIA payroll
Secret payments help agency maintain deep roster of allies within Afghan presidential palace. Central Intelligence Agency – Afghanistan – United States – National Security Council – Politics
WR Camarillo caught off guard by trade to Vikings
Just two days ago, the only time Greg Camarillo figured to be spending in Minnesota was when his Miami Dolphins play here in September. Now he lives here. The Vikings acquired Camarillo in a trade on Wednesday for cornerback Benny Sapp. Minnesota is hoping the shifty slot receiver can help add depth to a group that is depleted with Sidney Rice’s hip injury and Percy Harvin’s migraines.
Afghan police trainee kills 3, then killed
KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 25 (UPI) — An Afghan police trainee apparently shot two Spanish soldiers and an Afghan translator to death Wednesday before being shot and killed, Afghan authorities said. Afghanistan – Police – Kabul – Asia – Badghis Province
8 Afghan policemen killed in insurgent attack
Eight policemen were killed and one wounded Thursday in an insurgent attack on a police post in Kunduz province, northeast of Afghanistan, a spokesman for the provincial governor said.
‘Afghan children killed in NATO air strike’
An Afghan police commander said Friday that NATO warplanes targeting Taliban insurgents killed six children in a mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan known to be a militant hotbed.
Afghanistan stay likely to last till 2013
A contingent of Kiwi troops is likely to stay in Afghanistan till 2013 meaning New Zealand’s military involvement there will have lasted a decade.
Afghan survivor gets seven As but no uni place
A girl who fled war-torn Afghanistan three years ago has failed to win a university place despite gaining six A grades and one A* at A-level. Rohilla Maarij, 18, was rejected by four medical schools and fears she may now be forced to give up her dream of becoming a doctor.
