Islamist insurgents fire shots in the air to break up small rally held by women in Kabul calling for equal access to education

New Afghan defense minister slams fighters for cavorting in amusement parks and zoos and adopting Western fashion, saying it damages Islamist group's image

'No one will tell us what our laws should be,' says Mullah Nooruddin Turabi, insisting that Afghanistan's revived legal code will again be guided by the Quran

In briefing to journalists on sidelines of UN General Assembly, Turkish president accuses US of dishonesty

Afghan rulers say they should be given the platform; Afghanistan scheduled to give the last speech on the final day of the high-level meeting on Sept. 27

Measure comes days after Taliban replaces the Women's Affairs Ministry with a ministry for the 'propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice'

Afghan rulers set up ministry for 'propagation of virtue and prevention of vice' in building that housed Women's Affairs Ministry; 3 explosions target Taliban in Jalalabad, 3 dead

Statement reflects widespread disappointment over recently announced interim government that excluded women and minorities, heralding what could be a return to harsh practices

Envoy Nasir Ahmad Andisha tells Human Rights Council that 'humanitarian crises are unfolding in the country' while 'women's voices are disappearing from the landscape'

Islamist rulers of Afghanistan say hijabs will be mandatory, subjects being taught will be reviewed