Latest update: 24/03/2011 

- Afghanistan - Afghanistan war - Taliban - war


'Hell on Earth' - are coalition troops making a difference in Helmand Province?

No Flash warning
To take advantage of all the features on FRANCE24.COM, please click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.

It’s notorious as the deadliest region in Afghanistan. Almost 300 soldiers have been killed in Helmand province in 2010 alone as Taliban fighters continue to plant explosives and fire on predominantly US forces. President Barack Obama has flooded the area with thousands of American troops, but is the new strategy working?

FOCUS
PAKISTAN

French submarines in murky waters

Pakistan is said to be close to buying three French submarines, but negotiations are unfolding in a context of suspicions of corruption linked to a previous submarine sale, said to be linked to the Karachi bombing of 2002.
PHILIPPINES
Tropical Storm Ketsana leaves Manila in chaos
France 24 looks at the chaotic situation in Manila after tropical storm Ketsana hit the Philippine capital bringing with it the heaviest rain in more than four decades. At least 140 people have been reported dead, officials say.
GERMANY
Mission accomplished for Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel has swept to a second mandate as German Chancellor, this time securing a majority with her favoured coalition partner, the pro-business FDP, as the Social Democrats paid the price of an uncomfortable partnership with the CDU.
ISRAEL
Former PM Ehud Olmert in the dock
The former Prime Minister of the Jewish state is in court accused of corruption during his time as the mayor of Jerusalem. Ehud Olmert is the first Israeli PM to stand trial and his case is expected to go on for several months.
G20
Fulfilling pledges on reform and regulation
The leaders of the world's biggest economies have gathered in the US city of Pittsburgh. As many of the major economies are beginning to climb out of recession, the focus will be on reform and regulation.

React to the article
Comment this article typing your message in the above text zone. Please note that this is limited to 1500 characters or less.
(0) Reactions
Read more
Close