Afghanistan’s Mineral Wealth Could Be a Bonanza—or Lead to Disaster - Daily Beast‎

Scientists have discovered a treasure trove of coal, natural gas, oil, and other mineral wealth under Afghanistan’s dusty earth. It could be just what the battered nation needs as Western donors leave—but exploiting it could lead to economic and environmental disaster. - Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth Could Be a Bonanza—or Lead to Disaster
Afghan militants use children as bombers in terror attacks - Xinhua