Global expectations of Pakistan's new president are rock bottom, but could this be his trump card?
US Ranger Justin James Cupples killed while on patrol in Southern Afghanistan
Author's interviews with George Bush reveal president's doubts about Iraq troop surge and military leadership
Attacks continue despite vigorous complaints from Islamabad about US special forces ground raid in which at least 15 villagers were killed
A Paris Match photospread of Taliban fighters posing in the uniforms of dead French soldiers has sparked controversy. By Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
Response: The Kajaki hydroelectric project has the potential to transform the south of the country, says Des Browne
The soldier, who has not been named, was killed by a bomb explosion whilst on patrol in Helmand province, the MoD said
Conor Foley: Before we put soldiers in harm's way in Afghanistan, we should be sure it's for a useful purpose, not a costly white elephant
A monument of failed foreign dreams in Afghanistan since it was built in early 1950s
Sep 4 2008:
Power project to aid local villagers still faces big obstacles after epic journey through hostile territory
Editorial: Struggle to rebuild Afghanistan's Kajaki dam is a brave battle fought for a distracting cause
Up to 20 die in attack by commandoes, believed to be US special forces, in village near known Taliban and al-Qaida stronghold
Sep 3 2008:
Islamabad believes US troops carried out pre-dawn raid in village
Sep 3 2008:
British troops help move large turbine to a hydroelectric dam on the Kajaki reservoir
Sep 3 2008:
One man has put himself at the centre of a country's battle against corruption
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Zuhra Bahman: Military intervention into Pakistan may succeed, but ridding Afghanistan of the Taliban requires strategic soft power
Jawed Ludin: If the US wants to bolster this fragile democracy, a radical new strategy to defeat terror is called for
Conor Foley: The Afghan government has pleaded for its civilians to be respected. Maybe, after the latest deaths, its calls will be heeded
Seumas Milne: Far from being a noble cause, the occupation of Afghanistan is poisoning the region and will never bring peace or security
Lizzy Davies: After the deaths of soldiers in Afghanistan, Sarkozy is facing calls to scale back, not ratchet up, his country's presence there
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