CNN
Cnn: Afghanistan
Excellent coverage on the state of Afghanistan through articles that range from describing its long struggles to Afghanistan Today. Articles provide information on Kabul, Caves of Afghanistan, Afghan's Civil War, as well as an...
BBC
Bbc: Hamid Karzai: Shrewd Statesman
The leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war-torn nation together. (14 June 2002)
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hamid Karzai
Wikipedia offers an excellent biography that will help in the understanding of this Middle Eastern leader.
BBC
Bbc: Former King Urges Afghan Unity
Speech from the former king of Afghan opens the meeting "Loya jirga," that planned the future of Afghanistan. (11 June 2002)
Christian Science Monitor
Cs Monitor: Red Carpet Leads Back to a Nation in Tatters
An article describing Hamid Karzai on a trip to Washington in 2002. Article gives excellent information on the demeanor of the savvy Afghan leader. (31 January 2002)
New York Times
New York Times: Restoring the Giant Buddhas of Bamiyan
A picture essay and short video documentary about the attempts of the Afghan people to restore and save the famous Buddhist shrine at Bamiyan. In 2001 the Taliban destroyed the large statue of Buddha leading to a public outcry.
World Food Programme
World Food Program: Afghanistan Recovery
The Food Program reports on the difficult recovery in Afghanistan due to years of war and drought. Information on various reconstruction efforts is provided.