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Pulitzer-Winning Photographer Anja Niedringhaus Killed in Afghanistan

Anja Niedringhaus, a celebrated journalist and veteran collaborator of The Associated Press, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, was killed on Friday by a policeman when she covered an electoral process due to take place on Saturday in Afghanistan.

Marines Returning From Afghanistan Get Surprise Welcome at O'Hare Airport

A group of Marines received a surprise welcome upon landing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

Taliban Strikes Back At Prince Harry's Comments Comparing Killing To Playing Video Games (VIDEO)

British royal Prince Harry is getting a storm of backlash for his comments comparing flying Apache attack helicopters to playing video games.

Prince Harry Kills Taliban Insurgents In Afghanistan, Royal Reveals During Return

Prince Harry says he killed an undisclosed number of Taliban fighters during his second deployment to Afghanistan. While on his way back to England, he told the Press Association's pool report that he took his enemy "out of the game" during his four months in southern Helmand province.

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Georgetown University Speech Live Streaming at 5:30 p.m. EST (Watch Online)

Afghan President Hamid Karzai will speak at Georgetown University today at 5:30 p.m. EST in a live stream speech that viewers can watch online at Ustream.com.

Pakistan, Afghanistan Trying to Turn Taliban into Political Movement

Pakistan is genuine about backing a nascent Afghan peace process and shares the Kabul government's goal of transforming the Taliban insurgency into a political movement, a senior Afghan government official told Reuters.