Afghans in south told they can register to vote while mortar shells continue to fly nearby

KHAWJA JAMAL, Afghanistan — The governor had good news for the Afghans who met him here Sunday: Residents in this southern village can finally register to vote in the upcoming election.

To win Afghan hearts in war zone, Marines try a different tactic: the female touch

KHAWJA JAMAL, Afghanistan — Put on body armor, check weapons, cover head and shoulders with a scarf.