WorldBin Laden appeals to Obama to end warOsama bin Laden has allegedly said in a new audiotape that President Obama's Afghanistan strategy is "hopeless" and has called on the US to end the Afghanistan war and break its alliance with Israel.14 Sep 10:08 PM
New ZealandBehind enemy linesCrack SAS troops are back on the ground in Kandahar, and New Zealand’s regular forces are preparing to return to Bamyan. David Fisher discovers the increasing threats they face in the world’s most dangerous nation13 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandNZ agents join secret war in AfghanistanThe Government has been secretly sending intelligence operatives to take part in the war in Afghanistan.08 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ soldiers Taliban bomb pose 'stupid stunt'A photo of NZ soldiers posing next to a bomb with a message to Taliban fighters could have lethal repercussions for their colleagues.08 Sep 02:43 AM
New ZealandSoldiers' emailed photo drops a bombKiwi soldiers have been caught on camera posing beside a 2000-pound bomb, with the message, "Dear Taleban, enjoy this" on it.04 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldVoters mutilated for voting against Taliban wishesA man was beaten and his nose and ears were slashed off for voting in defiance of the Taliban in Afghanistan's recent elections.30 Aug 10:03 PM
WorldAfghan women to miss out on vote in landmark electionMillions of Afghan women will be denied their chance to vote in presidential elections this week because there are not enough female officials to staff the women-only polling stations, The Independent is reporting.16 Aug 08:41 PM
