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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - In what was once a hotbed of Taliban activity, the burka-clad women filed slowly into a local community centre, eager for a rare chance to voice their opinions in a society dominated by men.
The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq is swiftly dwindling as security and stability return to the country, and by January only the United States and five other nations are likely to remain, according to a top military officer.
Two huge 8'X4' banners featuring pictures of the families of Canadian soldiers, who will be away from home this holiday season, was unveiled in Ottawa today. It will begin a tour across the country to gather signatures from Canadians wanting to send their wishes to troops stationed in Afghanistan.
Women got a rare opportunity to be heard in male-dominated Afghanistan this week in one of the birthplaces of the Taliban.
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Kathy Arnold finds access is the buzz word as Canada's largest city shakes off its dull image with landmark buildings.
Thailand's prime minister stayed away from the capital Monday, unable to quell a political crisis that has paralyzed his government for weeks and shut down [...]
The quilting group is down by two since Marie Calhoun fell and fractured something about two months ago.
COUNTING THE DAYS -- The picture shows a digital display at the grave of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri counting the days since he was assassinated in Beirut.
December 2, 2008: Homosexuality is a dirty little secret in southern Afghanistan, and this has become a big issue in Canada. Recently, several Canadian soldiers have complained to chaplains that troops were ordered to ignore incidents of Afghan soldiers buggering young boys.
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