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Three men are show wearing white traditional clothing and standing amidst broken glass from a mosque in the background.

Suicide bombings kill at least 37 at a mosque in Afghanistan

Top of The World: A group of suicide bombers have attacked another Shiite mosque in Afghanistan. And, The Lebanese government has called for a national day of mourning on Friday after heavy gun battles in Beirut left at least seven people dead. Also, The Biden administration is planning to reinstate the controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy in November.

Suicide bombings kill at least 37 at a mosque in Afghanistan
Newly trained female officers from the Afghan National Army sit in front seats as a new batch of officers attend their graduation ceremony at National Army's training center in Kabul on Sept. 23, 2010. 

Two decades of war and daily life in Afghanistan

Two decades of war and daily life in Afghanistan
A woman in Kandahar walks past a wall with graffiti encouraging people to vote in Sunday's elections.

In Afghanistan, Kandahar is calm but its spirit is broken

In Afghanistan, Kandahar is calm but its spirit is broken
Afghanistan's Highway 1 connect major cities like Kabul, Herat and Kandahar.

In Afghanistan, a 2-lane 'highway' tells the story of a troubled country

In Afghanistan, a 2-lane 'highway' tells the story of a troubled country

The Afghan View on US Soldier and Convicted Killer, Robert Bales

The Afghan View on US Soldier and Convicted Killer, Robert Bales

Underlying cause of Afghan green-on-blue attacks may be more complex

U.S. officials are trying to come to terms with the rise in so-called green-on-blue, Afghan on NATO, attacks lately. Some experts suspect a rise in PTSD among Afghan soldiers may be a cause of the violence.

Underlying cause of Afghan green-on-blue attacks may be more complex
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Green on Blue Attacks on the Rise in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Panetta spoke Wednesday about tensions in Afghanistan. He touched on the issue of attacks by Afghan soldiers on coalition soldiers: so-called Green on Blue attacks.

Green on Blue Attacks on the Rise in Afghanistan

Ties Between US Troops and Afghan Citizens Worsening

Ties Between US Troops and Afghan Citizens Worsening
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Remembering Photojournalist Paula Lerner

Paula Lerner was a talented photographer whose photos of Afghan women earned her an Emmy award. Lerner died of cancer earlier this month.

Remembering Photojournalist Paula Lerner

France gunman 'planned to kill again'

The Frenchman suspected of a spate of shootings in the Toulouse area planned more killings, prosecutors have said.

France gunman 'planned to kill again'

Panetta Visits Troops, Commanders in Afghanistan

Panetta Visits Troops, Commanders in Afghanistan

American Soldier in Custody after Early Morning Attack Kills 16 in Afghanistan

American Soldier in Custody after Early Morning Attack Kills 16 in Afghanistan

VIDEO: Iran displays what it says is a captured, top secret U.S. drone

An American unmanned aerial vehicle was lost over Iran recently, and Iranian officials say it was a top secret RQ-170. They displayed what they said was the drone on state TV recently.

VIDEO: Iran displays what it says is a captured, top secret U.S. drone

Suicide Bomber Attacks Shiite Shrine in Kabul

Suicide Bomber Attacks Shiite Shrine in Kabul

Kandahar Mayor Killed in Suicide Attack

Kandahar Mayor Killed in Suicide Attack