China Signals Interest in Afghanistan - nytimes

BEIJING — In a sign of China’s growing interest in neighboring Afghanistan after the departure of the United States and NATO led forces, President Hu Jintao met the Afghan leader, Hamid Karzai, in the Great Hall of the People on Friday and announced a new strategic partnership between the two countries. - China Signals Interest in Afghanistan
NATO Apologizes for Deaths in Afghan Airstrike
Afghanistan War: NATO Apologizes For Civilian Deaths In Airstrike - huffingtonpost