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France’s military presence in Afghanistan
16/11/2010 - IN DEPTH

France’s military presence in Afghanistan

Fighting alongside US troops since 2001, the French military deployment in Afghanistan reached 3,750 soldiers in 2009. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at where French troops are and what they are doing across this troubled country.
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Conservative MPs block law protecting Afghan women
18/05/2013 - AFGHANISTAN

Conservative MPs block law protecting Afghan women

Conservative lawmakers on Saturday blocked a law strengthening protections for Afghan women for being un-Islamic. Among other measures, the law would ban child marriage and prevent rape victims from being charged with fornication.
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China: meat scandals cause food for thought
10/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

China: meat scandals cause food for thought

Another food scare in China forces consumers to look for their own solutions. Next, Japan has won the race to extract the icy gas called methane hydrate. It's a scientific first, and a possible solution to the island's energy crisis. Finally, we see how Afghanistan's favourite sport is being targeted by the Taliban.
Angela Merkel makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
10/05/2013 - GERMANY-AFGHANISTAN

Angela Merkel makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel made a surprise visit to northern Afghanistan on Friday where she inspected her troops less than two weeks after a German special forces soldier was killed and a second wounded, a military spokesman said.
Several US soldiers killed in twin Afghan attacks
05/05/2013 - AFGHANISTAN

Several US soldiers killed in twin Afghan attacks

Five US soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb blast in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar and two other US servicemen were shot dead in an 'insider attack' on Saturday, in one of the deadliest days for international forces this year.
Pakistan: Imran Khan, from the cricket field to politics
03/05/2013 - REPORTERS

Pakistan: Imran Khan, from the cricket field to politics

When Pakistanis go to the polls to choose a new prime minister on May 11th, one candidate could seriously shake up the race. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, who led the country to victory in its favourite sport, now wants to lead the country. Our reporters followed him on the campaign trail.
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The lady Pirates of Penzance: Women's Institute group makes gaffe
03/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

The lady Pirates of Penzance: Women's Institute group makes gaffe

What role for the US in Syria? Columnists weigh up Obama’s options for intervention, with many commentators advising him to proceed with caution. Afghanistan’s state coffers might be dry, but illegal enterprise is booming: the international papers reflect upon the financial challenges faced by the country. And there are tales of adventure from the high seas for a Women’s Institute group, who got carried away with their fancy dress.
Taliban 'Slim-Fast diet’ aids French hostage's escape
02/05/2013 - FRANCE - AFGHANISTAN

Taliban 'Slim-Fast diet’ aids French hostage's escape

Pierre Borghi, who was kidnapped in Afghanistan in November last year and held captive for 131 days, escaped after losing 12 kilograms, allowing him to slip out of his chains and through a narrow window to freedom.
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Claude Guéant in the firing line for 'amateur' art deals
02/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Claude Guéant in the firing line for 'amateur' art deals

Former Interior Minister Claude Guéant is back in the headlines: he’s accused of laundering money for Nicolas Sarkozy’s presidential campaign. Le Figaro has an interview from the man who escaped the Taliban - the former French hostage tells his story. And Uruguayan scientists develop a genetically modified breed of sheep that glows in the dark.
Three British troops killed in Afghanistan
01/05/2013 - AFGHANISTAN

Three British troops killed in Afghanistan

Three British NATO troops were killed on Tuesday when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, officials said Wednesday. The soldiers were members of the Royal Highland Fusiliers.
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