In today's local news: the IEC rules out additional polling centers being opened; journalists' union criticizes election system; IEC official accused of making unwanted advances; candidate jailed for drug trafficking; concerns mount on Kabul Bank.
In today’s news: Taliban say "everyone affiiliated with the election is our target"; Karzai to name members of High Peace Council for talks with Taliban; bomb attacks in Kandahar and Kunduz kill ten; UK and US forces argue over approaches to operations in Helmand; investors continue to withdraw funds from Kabul Bank as the Central Bank considers more direct intervention.
In today's local news: candidates in Badghis criticize the location of polling centers; a local Kabul paper raises the prospect of the elections being postponed; seven killed in Kunduz bomb attack; Karzai sets up council for Taliban peace talks; US lowers tone on corruption, says paper; UK military commander predicts worsening violence in the south.
In today’s news: candidate attacked in Ghazni yesterday; Washington Post reports U.S. defense officials have concluded that a major anti-corruption drive would destabilize the government and allow the Taliban to exploit the situation; U.S. Treasury wants an independent board for Kabul Bank.
In today's local news: Afghan Government seeks to assure Kabul Bank account holders their money is safe; Gates says rules for US government and military contracting are being re-drafted in bid to curb corruption; IEC staff kidnapped in country's north released; US general says Taliban running out of money in Marjah.
In today’s news: dozen campaign workers reportedly killed in NATO airstrike in Takhar province, but ISAF disputes the charge; Gates makes a surprise visit to Kabul and endorses “Afghan-led” anti-corruption effort; Kabul Bank depositors have withdrawn $180 million over the past two days, says second-largest shareholder.
In today's local news: campaign workers reportedly killed in NATO airstrike in Takhar province; IEC rejects Ministry of Defense offer to secure 91 additional polling centers; Ghazni candidate survives grenade attack; female candidates come under criticism for excessive makeup in campaign posters; candidates criticize de-listing.
In today's news: Kandahar director of Hajj killed in a bomb blast; National Security Advisor Spanta says Pakistan "has to accept" Afgahnistan's ties to India; Central Bank director insists Kabul Bank is solvent as depositors attempt to withdraw funds.
In today's local news: Faryab province candidate survives attack, worried Kabul Bank depositors attempt to withdraw savings, Karzai orders Ministry of Interior shakeup.
In today's news: US troop deaths surpass 2009 record; Oxfam aid workers killed in Badakshan province; Clegg affirms British combat mission to end by 2015; Afghan government intervenes in country's largest private bank.
