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NATO: Afghan Exit 'Irreversible'

President Obama and other NATO leaders have wrapped up a two-day summit in Chicago that affirmed plans for a two-year pullout from Afghanistan, and fleshed out support for that country after the combat mission ends. (May 21)

NATO Summit Chicago : Press Conference by the NATO Secretary General after meeting on Afghanistan

Press Conference by the NATO Secretary General following the meeting on Afghanistan in Heads of State and Government Format

Karzai Exclusive: 'No Blackwater mercs in Afghanistan in 10 years'

Afghan president Hamid Karzai has spoken exclusively to Russian media outlets - RT, Rossiya-24 and RIA-Novosti. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.

Exit Rush: No cash, no Afghanistan?

There's been a surge of violence in Afghanistan - with bomb blast in the north of the country killing at least nine people. The escalation comes as the country prepares to take full control of security in more areas - and a week before NATO's summit in Chicago. And, as Tesa Arcilla reports, Alliance support for ongoing involvement in the embattled nation has never been lower. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.

Obama cements Afghan stay year after Bin Laden's death

Bombs and gunfire have struck the Afghan capital Kabul... shortly after a visit by Barack Obama. The Taliban claimed responsibility and said the attacks were in retaliation for the US president's visit. Afghan police say suicide bombers attacked a compound where foreign workers live. At least seven people have been killed and almost 20 injured. The US president's visit to Kabul came one year since the killing of Osama Bin Laden by American special forces. In a speech at Bagram airbase, Obama admitted Washington is holding direct talks with the Taliban and said many in the terrorist group are interested in peace. Obama and Karzai also signed an agreement outlining ties in the decade after the planned US troop pullout in 2014. RT's Gayane Chichakyan has more. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

US may use 'military means' to defend Afghanistan until 2024

The US and Afghanistan agree on a deal that could see Washington providing military and economic help to Kabul for another decade after the 2014 pullout deadline. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

'US military, CIA out of control in Afghanistan'

Afghan president Hamid Karzai has warned that the recently signed strategic pact with the US is at risk of becoming "meaningless" if the people do not feel safe in the country. This comes after reports that four air strikes in recent days, carried out by international forces, left dozens of civilians dead. For more RT talks Ahmed Quraishi President of lobbying group PakNationalists Forum. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

Jury: Afghan Family Guilty in Honor Killings

A jury found an Afghan father, his wife and son guilty of killing three teenage sisters and a co-wife in what the judge described as "cold-blooded, shameful murders" resulting from a "twisted concept of honor" in a case that shocked Canadians. (Jan. 30)

The Taliban Spring - Afghanistan

Taliban resurgence led by biggest attacks since 2001 To see more go to www.youtube.com Follow us on Facebook (goo.gl or Twitter (www.twitter.com The Taliban have claimed that yesterday's attacks on Kabul, the biggest since 2001, are just the start of their spring offensive. This incisive report asks: what does a future with the Taliban mean for Afghanistan? "For them it's not a peace process", Amrullah Saleh, former head of Afghan Intelligence tells us. A Taliban prisoner concurs, "if the foreign troops leave, the Taliban will come back to Kabul". Saleh is adamant that the Taliban's "maximalist agenda" will lead to civil war once the West leaves Afghanistan and that the Afghan government participating in empty talks serves no other purpose than political expediency. "Peace talks with the Taliban have always been used to demonstrate to the international community that President Karzai is one step ahead", Fawzia Koofi explains. An MP and single mother, she refuses to be cowed by Taliban aggression, despite facing death threats. A classified Nato report, based on 27000 interrogations, not only states that the Taliban believe their control of Afghanistan is inevitable, but also highlights the links between the Taliban and Pakistan. For many in Afghanistan there is real anger that after so much bloodshed in the country, Pakistan is left untouched. As the West searches for the ending to its Afghan story, for Afghanis it feels like they are just reaching another beginning. April ...

'NATO needs Afghanistan as launch pad for regime changes'

Hundreds of people have demonstrated in a southern Afghan town, accusing NATO troops of killing 4 children during a gunfight with insurgents. It's one of the episodes in a major setback in the relations between the US and Afghanistan in the past months - and comes as President Obama arrives on an unannounced trip to cement the countries' future relations. For more all this, RT talks to political analyst and journalist Sukant Chandan in London. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

Afghan Taliban launch 'spring offensive'

A wave of attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul and elsewhere have targeted major Western installations, leaving at least 19 people dead.

Afghan Attacks by Haqqani Network: Official

Afghanistan's Interior Minister said a man arrested claimed the Pakistan-based Haqqani network was behind attacks in Kabul and other cities that left dozens dead and scores wounded. The battle in the capital lasted 18 hours. (April 16) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly

Afghan Commando Video Trailer.mp4

A huge success story in Afghanistan- The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command. This clip is a small look at the training that the Afghan Commando units go through. Please notice- the Commandos follow the Afghan Army values that they are being taught about: faith, God, country, duty, loyalty, integrity, honor, service, respect, courage, and loyalty.

Raw Video: US Helicopter Crashes in Afghanistan

Video shows a US military helicopter apparently losing control and crashing near a base in Afghanistan. Reports indicate that no one was injured in the crash. The cause of the crash is said to be under investigation. (March 22) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly

Afghanistan Withdrawal: 2014 or 2024?

President Barack Obama has essentially declared that the war in Afghanistan is over, but is it? Most troops are supposed to leave by 2014, but based on the strategic partnership agreement signed by Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the withdrawal date for the remaining troops will be 2024. The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down. www.huffingtonpost.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Google+: www.gplus.to Pinterest: pinterest.com

Afghan rugby team makes international debut

After the success of Afghanistan's cricket team in reaching the Twenty20 World Cup, the country's rugby team made their international debut on Friday. They were playing a series of matches against a United Arab Emirates side. Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports from Dubai.

US soldier kills Afghan civilians in Kandahar

There are fears of possible reprisal attacks in Afghanistan, after a US soldier went on a deadly shooting spree. The attack took place in two villages of Kandahar's Panjwai district, with the serviceman going from house to house as he opened fire. Sixteen civilians, including women and children, were killed. Barack Obama, the US president, has expressed his deep sadness, and has offered his condolences to the families of the victims. However, Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has called the deaths "international murders". Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports from the capital Kabul.

Watch President Obama's Full Speech From Afghanistan

Click for more analysis here: to.pbs.org During a surprise visit Tuesday to Afghanistan, where he signed an agreement outlining the US role there after most NATO forces leave in 2014, President Barack Obama said he knew many Americans are tired of the war, but underscored a need to "finish the job." "Our goal is to destroy al-Qaida, and we are on a path to do exactly that," Mr. Obama said. The election-year speech aired live in the US during prime-time hours. Watch the president's full speech above.

Mixed Messages in Obama Afghan Trip

On a high-profile stop in Afghanistan, President Obama simultaneously declared America's mission there is ending -- and it'll continue well beyond the planned pullout of combat troops in 2014. Which is it? (May 2) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly

US 'Afghan shooter' Bales faces 17 murder counts

The US soldier accused of a massacre of Afghan civilians will be charged with 17 counts of murder and six of assault and attempted murder. Staff Sergeant Robert Bales is currently held in solitary confinement at a military detention center in the US and could face the death penalty if convicted. Earlier this week his attorney said there's a lack of evidence against his client and he has no memory of incident. Meanwhile the Taliban has already vowed to take revenge against American forces, saying it doesn't trust a US court to deliver justice. Jim Brann from Stop the War Coalition says Washington privately views Afghanistan's leaders dismissively - a policy it follows in dealings with other countries. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

'Afghan rampage - cold-blooded & calculated atrocity'

The US has identified the soldier accused of killing 16 civilians in Kandahar as Sergeant Robert Bales. However an Afghan parliamentary investigation team says not one but up to 20 US troops could have taken part in the massacre. The incident has already sparked calls for an early withdrawal of NATO troops from the country. For more RT talks to anti-NATO activist in Chicago Rick Rozoff. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

AFGHAN STAR 2011/12 Grand Finale - broadcasted 20.03.12

Afghan Star Finalshow Season 7, broadcasted 20.03.12. Special guests: Mohzdah Jamalzada, Ghazal, Ulfat Ahang, Qais Ulfat, Fardin Faryat, Wajiha Rastegar, Ustad Rameshgar, Ustad Arman, Fayaz Hamid and many more.

Clinton and Panetta talk Afghan war

Wolf Blitzer discusses the war in Afghanistan with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Women's boxing in Afghanistan

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh meets some young Afghan female boxers preparing for this year's London Olympics.

Weekly Address: A New Chapter in Afghanistan

President Obama calls on Congress to take the money we are no longer spending at war, use half of it to pay down our debt, and use the other half to rebuild America.

NATO in Afghanistan - Defending the Afghan Parliament

On the day the Afghan Parliament came under attack, a Member of Parliament grabbed a PK machine gun and started a counter attack from the roof. It was an instinctive reaction for Lalai Hamidzai. He's a former commander for the Afghan border police and has survived two assassination attempts.

'Koran burning US worst PR disaster in Afghan stand'

Seven people have been killed and dozens injured in protests over the burning of the Koran by US troops at an airbase in Afghanistan. An officer has apologized for the inadvertent burning. Yet some are saying apologies will not work here. Zaid Hamid, defence analyst at the independent think tank BrassTacks talks to RT. He says that the incident is a total nightmare for the Americans, as it may now turn local former allies against them. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

Images of US Soldiers With Afghan Corpses (Graphic NSFW)

via LA Times: "Two photos of incidents from a 2010 deployment were published Wednesday by the Los Angeles Times. In one, the hand of a corpse is propped on the shoulder of a paratrooper. In another, the disembodied legs of a suicide bomber are displayed by grinning soldiers and Afghan police." Cenk Uygur shows the pictures and discusses the story. www.latimes.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com

Afghan over-stay: 'NATO forces useless, only provoking opposition'

Afghanistan is demanding a public trial for the US soldier who gunned down 16 civilians. British MP Jeremy Corbyn told RT the West has long outlived its usefulness in the region and will only continue to provoke the opposition. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

An Afghan Journey towards Friendship.mp4

Dear friends, We are so tired of feeling alone and having to survive too. We are however not defeated, because we have hope that love has endless meaning. Why not love? We believe that love is courage. We want to find '2 Million Friends', knowing that every hand of friendship is an act for freedom! We invite you to join us in our dream of making a multiple-part *Afghan TV Serial, to interest the people of Afghanistan and the world in peaceful, non-violent ways to resolve our many socio-economic problems. Many thanks and much warmth from Afghanistan, The Afghan Peace Volunteers * Afghan TV Serial : we have not decided on a name for this serial. To produce each part of this serial whose crew, actors and actresses are the ordinary youth members of the Afghan Peace Volunteers, we hope to work with a budget of US$3000 per part. We are fortunate to have Farhad, a professional film-maker, and Shams and Irfani who are poets helping us with the film-script. Farhad, "Have we asked ourselves why the world can't share meals at the same tablecloth, in friendship and with love? I wish to tell humanity's story in this Afghan serial, as we journey together. Thank you!"

FIREFIGHT ON HELMET CAM IN AFGHANISTAN - PART 1 | FUNKER530

Firefight with Taliban in Afghanistan caught on helmet camera. WATCH PART 2 EARLY HERE - www.FB.com SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON'T MISS PART 2 - www.youtube.com Bravo Company 2-30 INF 4-10 MTN is the unit. At COP Charkh, Logar Province *DISCLAIMER* This footage is to be taken as a documentary on the events of the war in Afghanistan and should be viewed as educational. This footage is not meant to glorify war or violence.

Taliban Vow Revenge for Afghan Civilian Deaths

The Taliban vowed revenge Monday for an "inhumane attack" in which an American soldier allegedly shot to death 16 civilians in southern Afghanistan and torched their bodies. (March 12) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly

Afghanistan Massacre Fallout

Via The Washington Post: "The Army staff sergeant accused of massacring Afghan civilians while they slept was providing security at a remote base for special operations forces that were teaching the Afghans how to defend themselves. While the soldier had no special operations training, his alleged actions deal a blow to the elite outreach program — called "Village Stability Operations" — which the US says is key to handing off security to Afghans and keeping the Taliban at bay...".* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks down the potential fallout from the shootings - will a withdrawal of troops come sooner than expected and end the year that began over 10 years ago? www.washingtonpost.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com

Taliban targets Afghan forces and their families

Exclusive: Taliban leader says Afghan forces are their priority now, not US targets. Jazeera's James Bays has this exclusive report from Kunar province, Eastern Afghanistan.

The Stream - Afghan women: priority or bargaining chip?

Are women's rights in Afghanistan a priority or just another political bargaining chip?

Holy Nightmare: Koran burning fires up Afghan clashes

At least four people are dead and dozens more wounded after police in Afghanistan open fire during a second day of protests. Outside a US military base, demonstrators are hurling rocks at police and chanting anti-American slogans after copies of the Koran, the Muslim Holy Book were inadvertently burned by troops. The US embassy in Kabul has been put on lockdown during the protests. A senior commander apologized yesterday and ordered a full investigation. Former US Marine Jake Diliberto tells RT this won't be the last time troops create a PR nightmare for America. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

Afghan Suspect Attorney: 'Gov't Hiding Evidence'

The attorney for the US soldier accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians says the government is "hiding evidence" and not giving his defense team the cooperation they were promised. (March 30) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly

Apologies fail as Afghans demand troops out

The US has apologised for the killing spree incident and the unnamed 38-year-old staff sergeant is under arrest, being held at an undisclosed location. The shooting has severely strained relations between Afghans and foreign forces - with anti-American rallies reflecting widespread fury. RT's Gayane Chichakyan reports the patience of the Afghan people may well be running out. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

NATO in Afghanistan - Fighting Fires and Suicide Attackers

Facing not only suicide attackers—and sometimes dying from them—Kabul's fire brigade must also handle complex disasters such as a dangerous and difficult fuel fire caused by recent flooding in the city. Story contains visuals of dramatic fire at it's peak, and its successful containment by the Afghan Fire brigade as well as army and police. Also includes interviews with Kabul's Fire Chief Mohammad Kazim and eyewitnesses.

NATO in Afghanistan - Moving on in Kapisa and Surobi

Despite an attack on French trainers by two rogue Afghan soldiers, the French and the Afghan army have managed to maintain a good working relationship. The French are based north from Kabul in the province of Kapisa and the district of Surobi.

Bring out the dead: US troops pose with Afghan body parts

New photos of American soldiers posing with Afghan corpses have emerged in the US The images appear to be another example in a series of extreme breaches of discipline by US troops, which have dangerously undermined their position with the Afghan people. Former Afghan MP Daoud Sultanzoy thinks besides posing a threat to relations between his country and the US, this scandal will contribute to NATO leaving behind a grim legacy. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

Germany pledges support for Afghan security

The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has pledged to give $193ma year to help support Afghanistan's security forces after NATO forces withdraw from the country in 2014. Merkel and Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's president, hailed a "milestone" in relations on Wednesday in Berlin after signing aa partnership agreement that ensured support for Afghanistan's police and military following the expected pullout of the foreign coalition. The pledge came a day after Australia, which also has troops in the international alliance in Afghanistan, pledged to provide Afghan security forces with $300m over a three-year period after the withdrawal. The funding by countries involved in NATO's war against Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters aims to secure Afghanistan's future amid fears that unrest and turmoil will spread further after the foreign forces hand over full responsibility to the country's security forces.

Koran protests video: Violent clashes intensify in Afghanistan, Pakistan

At least 24 people across Afghanistan have died since Wednesday in the protests, including two American soldiers. American apologies about the desecration of the Muslim holy book by NATO forces at Bagram Air Base are failing to calm many people in Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

Afghan analyst on US soldier's shooting spree

US soldier goes on a shooting spree outside military base in southern Kandahar province, killing many civilians. Al Jazeera spoke to Prince Ali Seraj, Afghan analyst and tribal leader.

Afghan President: American Kills 16 in Shooting

Afghan President Hamid Karzai says a US service member has killed 16 people in a shooting including nine children and three women. Karzai called the attack Sunday "an assassination." (March 11) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly

Koran desecration causes Afghanistan protests

www.euronews.net Reports of foreign troops burning copies of the Koran has led to Afghan protests outside the main US military base in Bagram. Around 2000 angry people gathered in front of the complex as helicopters fired flares to try to break up the demonstration. With the crowd chanting anti-foreigner slogans, this incident could be bad for public relations.

NATO in Afghanistan - Afghan swimmer heads to paralympics

Malik Mohammad lost both his legs as result of a land mine explosion in 2005 in Kabul, but decided he wasn't going to let this ruin his life. He takes part in many different sports but it's swimming he's hoping to get a gold medal for at London Paralympics.