All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women, ages 14 to 20, is defying stereotypes and reviving the country's musical tradition.
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'We Weren't Looking For A Better Life, We Were Just Looking For Life'
Bilal Askaryar fled Afghanistan with his parents and grandmother when he was five, as the country was descending into civil war. He reflects on his family's experience as refugees in this commentary.
After 8 Years Of Unbroken War, Obama Hands Over Conflicts To Trump
President Obama is the first president to serve eight years with the U.S. at war nonstop, from beginning to end. Donald Trump now inherits ongoing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
After Years Of War, Trump Stands To Inherit Ongoing Conflicts
President-elect Trump will inherit ongoing conflicts with no end in sight when he takes the oath of office — a brutal fight against the Islamic State and a never-ending stalemate in Afghanistan.
U.S. Forces 'Acted In Self-Defense' In Battle That Killed 33 Civilians In Afghanistan
"To defend themselves and Afghan forces, U.S. forces returned fire in self-defense at Taliban who were using civilian houses as firing positions," according to a U.S. military report.
Twin Blasts Kill Dozens In Kabul, Afghanistan
The explosions near the parliament building in Kabul killed at least 30 people and injured at least 70. Bombings in two other provinces Tuesday also caused multiple casualties.
Dozens Killed In Bombing Near Afghan Parliament
At least 30 people are dead and another 70 injured in a bombing near the Afghan Parliament in Kabul on Tuesday.
VFW Recruits On College Campus To Bring Young Vets Into The Fold
The VFW wants more younger vets — those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Students at Northeastern University who are looking to be part of the VFW have come up with an idea: a VFW post on campus.
Editors' Choice: 9 Global Feelgood Stories From 2016
In a year marked by turmoil and tragedy, the Goats and Soda team has picked some of the stories that inspired us, gave us hope, made us grin.
Pentagon Shelves Blast Gauges Meant To Detect Battlefield Brain Injuries
The military hoped the body-worn sensors would identify troops with brain injuries from a bomb blast. Instead, the sensors showed service members may be at risk from firing their own weapons.