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Afghanistan to close more polling stations because of security concerns

Poor security to keep more Afghan polls closed

White House, religious leaders pressure Fla. minister not to burn Quran; he’s still praying

Fla. minister: Sept. 11 Quran burn still planned

US commander in Afghanistan asks church not to burn Quran

WASHINGTON/KABUL - The top US military commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus, has warned against a plan by a Florida church to burn copies of the Quran Saturday, saying it could end up harming US soldiers, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

Top US commander in Afghanistan warns Quran burning could spark violence against Americans

Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops

Afghan President Karzai says govt will guarantee deposits at troubled Kabul Bank

Karzai: Afghan govt will back Kabul Bank

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai reassured nervous customers at the troubled Kabul Bank on Thursday, saying every penny of their deposits would be guaranteed by the government.

Afghan official: Afghan govt will guarantee deposits at troubled Kabul Bank

Afghan official: Afghan govt will back Kabul Bank

Few signs of impending run on Afghanistan’s Kabul Bank after top executives resign

Few signs of impending run on Kabul Bank

KABUL, Afghanistan — Larger than usual crowds gathered to withdraw funds from Afghanistan’s largest bank Thursday, but there was little sign that questions surrounding its viability had sparked a major panic.

Few signs of impending run on Afghanistan’s Kabul Bank as official seek to calm fears

Few signs of run on Afghanistan’s Kabul Bank

Afghan election reforms struggle to overcome voter fear and disenchantment in upcoming ballot

Afghan vote runs up against fear, disenchantment

Va. photographer, Pa. nurse slain in attack on medical group in Afghanistan remembered at home

Photog, nurse slain in Afghanistan remembered

Friends of doctors gunned down in Afghanistan say medical team wasn’t proselytizing

Slain doctors brought medical care to Afghanistan

Afghan mission ends in death for 6 US, 2 Europeans, 2 Afghans; Taliban claim responsibility

Afghan medical mission ends in death for 10

Afghan officials suspend 2 Christian aid groups for alleged proselytizing

2 Christian aid groups suspended in Afghanistan

US Sen. Levin calls major shortage of trainers for Afghan security forces ‘unacceptable’

US senator: More trainers needed for Afghan troops

Taliban video shows captured US soldier denouncing Afghanistan war; family pleads for release

Family pleas for captive US soldier’s release