• US officials to meet with NATO as Afghanistan deadline looms
  
  They are also expected to discuss the Iran nuclear accord and the Russian military build-up along the border of Ukraine.
  Al Jazeera.  Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:48:40 +0000.
• Photos allegedly found in Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith's backyard
  
  WARNING: Graphic content Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, allegedly had hundreds of photos from his time in Afghanistan in a lunch box in his backyard.The Australian Federal Police has now launched a ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:44:57 +1200.
• Afghan War Casualty Report: April 2021
  
  At least 72 pro-government forces and 18 civilians were killed in Afghanistan so far this month.
  Fahim Abed.  New York Times.  Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:45:41 +0000.
• US drawing out Afghanistan pullout due to concerns about future of authorities - Zakharova
  
  The current US administration led by President Joe Biden earlier noted that it would make a decision regarding Afghanistan and the pullout of troops in particular after studying the way the Taliban fulfils the peace agreements
  Tass.  Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:37:18 +0300.
• Stunning photos by Tomasz Przychodzien of the breathtakingly dramatic Karakoram range - home to K2
  
  These incredible images of the Karakoram range were taken by Polish photographer Tomasz Przychodzien. The range spans Tajikistan, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:29:50 GMT.
• Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.
  
  A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists.
  BBC News.  Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:13 GMT.
• U.S. defense chief visits Afghanistan as troop deadline looms
  
  
  Yahoo.  2021-03-22T11:06:00Z.
• Defense secretary makes first Afghanistan trip as questions swirl ahead of Trump-negotiated May 1 deadline
  
  The Taliban recently threatened the U.S. should it not stick to the agreed-upon May 1 drawdown.
  Peter Aitken.  Fox News.  Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:31:26 GMT.
• Afghanistan: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on unannounced Kabul visit
  
  The trip comes at a crucial time for the peace plan, just weeks before a troop pullout deadline.
  BBC News.  Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:02:56 GMT.
• US defense chief arrives in Kabul on 1st trip to Afghanistan
  
  State media reports that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived Sunday in Kabul on his first trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country
  Via Ap News Wire.  The Independent.  Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:34:15 GMT.
• Russia Plans Afghan Conference To Advance Peace Talks
  
  Russia plans to hold a conference in Moscow on March 18 to discuss Afghanistan as peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban stall, although it was unclear if the United States would attend.
  Radio Liberty.  Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:21:22 +0000.
• Doubts over witnesses entering Australia for Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial
  
  Three villagers who allege they saw Ben Roberts-Smith kick an unarmed man off a cliff in Afghanistan are unlikely to be granted entry to Australia to give evidence, a court has heard.
  Adam Cooper.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:48:04 +1100.

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