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Australian military commanders stripped of medals over war crimes allegations in Afghanistan. Major General Brereton's investigation reveals involvement in...

Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles says several serving and former military commanders have been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed during the Afghanistan war

Defence minister cancels awards of small number of officers over alleged war crimes committed on their watch.

Government acts on longstanding recommendations from Brereton inquiry into ADF conduct in Afghanistan

Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.

Afghanistan said Wednesday work would begin on a $10 billion gas pipeline traversing South Asia as officials joined dignitaries in neighbouring Turkmenistan to celebrate its completion on that side of the border.

Britain asks mission to shut up shop after Taliban dismisses its staff for refusing to represent their government

Organisers of international summit hope to create pressure to reverse laws including a ban on women speaking in public

As the world remembers the tragic events of 9/11 exactly 23 years ago, an international security expert has told FRANCE 24 how they were a pivotal turning point for the United States. He says 9/11 changed George W. Bush's perspective on what his administration needed to do in the world.…

Society is controlled by constant surveillance with police and cameras enforcing strict rules through fear and punishment

A production line in a warehouse in western Afghanistan churns out 24 energy drinks every second, feeding a thirst for the tonic used to mask life's hardships and lift wilting spirits.