KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's parliament failed to pass a law on Saturday banning violence against women, a severe blow to progress made in women's rights in the conservative Muslim country since the Islamist Taliban was toppled over a decade ago.Full story
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NBC's Peter Alexander reads through the day’s top stories.
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The CIA has given Karzai’s government $300,000 a month for years, delivered in briefcases, and sometimes even plastic shopping bags, in order to cover off-the-book operations and build loyalty. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports.
Politico's Mike Allen highlights some key points of New York Democratic Sen. Kristen Gillibrand's expanding resume - and why it may make her a good candidate for president.
Author William Dalrymple talks about his book, “Return of the King,” which chronicles the history of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai receives an honorary degree from his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee as the university Chancellor Ashok Mittal and pro-Chancellor Rashmi Mittal look on at the Lovely Professional University on the outskirts of the northern Indian city of Jalandhar May 20,2
Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a news conference in Kabul May 4, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail
Afghan President Hamid Karzai takes part in an inauguration ceremony of a residential area in Kabul, May 16, 2013. The project is being funded by the government of United Arab Emirates at a cost of $179 million, It will be built in three years with 111 residential blocks and 3,333 apartments. REUT
Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Kabul University in Kabul May 9, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS EDUCATION ANNIVERSARY)
