Afghanistan debates Indian soap operas - 30 April 08

For many people in Afghanistan, Indian soap operas have become a welcome escape from the harsh realities of daily life.

But as Zeina Khodr reports, prime-time viewing is now a battleground between Afghanistan’s liberals and conservatives.

Taliban targets Afghan-Nato ‘lifeline’ - 24 Apr 2008

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports on a vital lifeline crucial for sustaining the lives of many in Afghanistan.

The Torkham crossing a key road linking Pakistan to Afghanistan; vital to trade, and for NATO forces, a lifeline for fuel and military supplies too heavy to fly in.

That is a fact not lost on the Taliban, who increasingly see the Torkham crossing as a chance to target the equipment destined for the front lines.

Myanmar state TV’s cyclone coverage - 08 May 2008

Myanmar is one of the world’s most secretive nations, making it difficult to get information on what’s really going on inside.

Zeina Awad looks at how the country’s own state media are censoring the aftermath of a devastating cyclone.

Lack of ammunition plagues Afganistan’s police - 05 May 08

Afghan police officers are increasingly seen as an easy target for the Taliban fighters.

Lacking proper equipment and training, they have come under repeated attacks in recent weeks.

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from the district of Arghandab in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan.

Afghan officers investigated in attack over Karzai-02 May 08

The presidential guard in Afghanistan is being investigated after the attempted assassination of Hamid Karzai.

As Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Kabul, Taliban attackers are thought to have had inside help for the attempted coup.

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