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29

Mar

U.S. solider and stray cat save each other in Afghanistan
Koshka the cat saved Staff Sgt. Jesse Knott’s life while he was serving in the war-torn country. The soldier knew he had to return the favor.

U.S. solider and stray cat save each other in Afghanistan

Koshka the cat saved Staff Sgt. Jesse Knott’s life while he was serving in the war-torn country. The soldier knew he had to return the favor.

20

Feb

Literacy advocate empowers young storytellers in AfghanistanQessa Academy promotes community development with help from social entrepreneur Selene Biffi.

Literacy advocate empowers young storytellers in Afghanistan
Qessa Academy promotes community development with help from social entrepreneur Selene Biffi.

07

Dec

Persian leopard spotted by camera trap in AfghanistanThe camera trap also snapped images of humans armed with guns, presumably for poaching.

Persian leopard spotted by camera trap in Afghanistan
The camera trap also snapped images of humans armed with guns, presumably for poaching.

15

Jun

Cursed number ‘39’ haunts car owners in AfghanistanOn license plates, the number ‘39,’ has become an unlikely synonym for ‘pimp’ and a mark of shame in this deeply conservative country.

Cursed number ‘39’ haunts car owners in Afghanistan
On license plates, the number ‘39,’ has become an unlikely synonym for ‘pimp’ and a mark of shame in this deeply conservative country.