Afghanistan

Concord Islamic center gathers donations to help Afghan refugees settle

The president of the board of directors at Concord's Noor Islamic and Cultural Community Center, Sedique Popal, tells the story…

3 years ago

‘We will not forgive.’ Biden vows to hunt down terrorists behind deadly Kabul attack

The Pentagon confirmed that 12 U.S. military service members were killed and another 15 were injured in an attack at…

3 years ago

Man prepares 11th year of donation shipment in commitment to help villagers in Afghanistan

With boxes and bags of donations piled high on his Lafayette front porch, Budd MacKenzie is undeterred by the pandemic…

4 years ago

Man accused of driving into eight people, thanking Jesus, investigated for hate crimes

The FBI has launched a hate crime investigation in the case of a suspect who drove his car into eight…

5 years ago

Traveling ‘Tribute­ Wall’ honors vets in Hayward

A traveling memorial wall honoring U.S. veterans of modern wars will be open for viewing on Memorial Day.

8 years ago

Pioneer lesbian soldier killed in Afghanistan

A woman killed by a suicide bomber during a military deployment in Afghanistan on Monday had recently moved to the…

8 years ago

Afghanistan’s first female taxi driver

Afghani pioneer Sara Bahai tells AFP: "I am not afraid of anyone now."

10 years ago

Medal of Honor recipient bravely sought help

Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter received the military's highest honor for a day he'd rather forget.

11 years ago

Medal of Honor earned by Antioch soldier

Staff Sgt. Ty Carter from Antioch will be awarded the nation’s highest military honor for bravery in action in Afghanistan.

11 years ago

Delivering mail in Kabul, where streets have no name

Postmen already braving the constant threat of suicide bombings must play detective to deliver mail in Afghanistan.

11 years ago

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