A car bomb killed at least 38 people in Afghanistan on Tuesday reports CNN; 30 more sustained injuries.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Suicide Bomber Kills Eight
A suicide bomber in Afghanistan is responsible for the deaths of eight military personnel; 13 additional soldiers were wounded in the attack.
Christian Convert Running for His Life in Afghanistan
The evangelical group Open Doors reports that 100 million Christians worldwide today face interrogation, arrest, torture, and/or death because of their religious convictions. Is following Jesus worth such a high price?
1,800 Troops Assigned to Afghan Counterterror Operations
At the end of the year, the United States will be leaving 9,800 troops in Afghanistan; 1,800 of those will be designated for counterterror operations.
Non-Profit CEO Believes Hospital Shooting Politically Motivated
The CEO of CURE International, the non-profit organization that runs charity hospitals and programs in 29 countries, believes that the shooting in Kabul was not religiously motivated.
3 American Doctors Shot and Killed at Kabul Hospital
Three American doctors were shot and killed at a Kabul, Afghanistan hospital on Thursday when an Afghan security guard opened fire.
Terrorist Suicide Mission Kills 11, Wounds 22 in Afghanistan Police Station
Members of the Taliban killed 11 and injured 22 in a suicide mission. The terrorist group targeted a police station, where a bomb attack and gun fight commenced.
Red Cross Offices Attacked in Afghanistan for First Time
Three suicide bombers attacked the offices of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Jalalabad on Wednesday, killing one security guard and wounding another, though all seven Western employees were safely evacuated.
Afghanistan: Growing Number of Christians Causing Unease Among Muslim Leaders
The growth of Christianity in Afghanistan is causing unrest among Muslim clerics, leading them to call for action against believers.
Afghanistan and Euphemisms: Our Troops Deserve Better
If our troops are brave enough to serve in places like Afghanistan, our "leaders" should be brave enough to tell them and us why they are still there -- especially since trusting their ostensible allies can cost our soldiers their lives!
