Stakes High in Afghanistan Ahead of August Elections

JALALABAD, Afghanistan -- As U.S. Marines launched a major offensive against Taliban insurgents in southern Helmand Province, the presidential campaign unfolding in more peaceful parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan last week seemed to be taking place on another planet. In Afghanistan, High Stakes Ahead of Vote

Afghans Fear Violence Could Subvert August Elections
Afghan-Pakistani Hostility Impedes U.S. Troops

EXCLUSIVE: Taliban buying children for suicide bombers‎ - washingtontimes