Afghan deputy attorney general forced to retire
A top Afghan prosecutor who has complained that the attorney general and others are blocking corruption cases against high-ranking government officials said Saturday that he had been forced into retirement.
Taliban attack NATO bases in Afghanistan
About two dozen Taliban militants — at least some dressed in US military uniforms — were killed Saturday in a failed attempt to storm two US-run bases in a city in eastern Afghanistan, NATO said.
Taliban ‘attack NATO base’ in eastern Afghanistan
A NATO base in volatile eastern Afghanistan came under attack early Saturday from possible Taliban militants, police in the region said.
Hilton released after drug arrest
Paris Hilton was released from a Las Vegas, Nevada, jail Saturday morning after being arrested late the night before on suspicion of cocaine possession, police said Saturday.
‘Vapor trail’ leads to Paris Hilton’s Vegas arrest
Smoke wafting from a Cadillac Escalade on the Las Vegas Strip ignited Paris Hilton’s latest legal troubles late Friday, when a motorcycle officer who suspected the smell was marijuana stopped the vehicle and police say a bag of cocaine fell out of the 29-year-old socialite’s purse.
Fundraiser for Afghan orphans Saturday
The Afghan Orphanage project is raising money to help children in Afghanistan by holding a 5K in Orem Saturday.
Taliban attacks 2 U.S. bases
Insurgents, some disguised as U.S. troops, were repelled after breaching perimeter of one base. Taliban – Afghanistan – Asia – Suicide attack – Politics
Taliban attack U.S. base in Afghanistan’s east
Up to 30 Taliban insurgents, including suicide bombers, attacked a U.S. base in Afghanistan’s east on Saturday, officials said, but there were no details available about possible casualties or damage.
