Afghans celebrate New Year amid hope for lasting peace - Xinhua

CTV.ca Afghans celebrate New Year amid hope for lasting peace Xinhua Still no end of war at sight in near future as Taliban militants' linked activities and NATO-led forces operations often hurt civilians. Only in February this year, more than 70 civilians including nine children, according to Afghan officials, ... Security tight as Afghans welcome in new yearKhaleej Times Afghan VP calls on militants to la y down armsThe Associated Press Afghan VP calls on militants to lay down armsNewsday (subscription) TODAYonline all 178 news articles »