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    • Abdul Ghafoor Maroof
      Islamic National Peace Jirga (Council) of Afghanistan would like to lunch a peaceful rally Against Iran Ayatollah's brutal regime against killing innocent Afghan poor refugees in Iran and They must stop supporting Syrian's terrorist regime which killing Syrian's innocent people. Syrians have they right to choose their government by free and democratic election but not to stopple one brutal dictatorship and replace by another oppressor regime to reach in power by force with violence I would like to ask my dear Afghans and Canadians should we show our peaceful frustration against Iran's terrorist government? Would you support and participate in our peaceful rally in Toronto? If yes Please contact me by Email: ghafoor.maroof@yahoo.com and sand your name and phone number please. Thank you for supporting our humanitarian noble cause. Best regards. Ghafoor Maroof Founder of Islamic National Peace Jirga (Council) of Afghanistan
      25 · Tuesday at 11:11pm
    • Maria Pia Oliveri
      believe in the peace of the people I believe in respect for different cultures and religions I believe in the brotherhood I believe that all people will find its way thanks to all those who are committed to help humanity!
      1 · Tuesday at 3:29am
    • Ahmed Haroon
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  4. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared a link.
    4 hours ago
    Malala Yousafzai has inspired thousands to stand up for the right of girls to be educated. What are you doing to promote the education of girls? http://vimeo.com/51169753
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  7. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared USAID Afghanistan's photo.
    20 hours ago
    PHOTO OF THE WEEK

    The USAID funded IDEA-NEW project makes it possible for rural women to process their milk at a local center, so they can sell it for a good price and support their families.

    Project: Incentives Driving Economic Alternatives for the North, East, West (IDEA-NEW)

    Location: Balkh, Afghanistan
    Photo: PHOTO OF THE WEEK The USAID funded IDEA-NEW project makes it possible for rural women to process their milk at a local center, so they can sell it for a good price and support their families. Project: Incentives Driving Economic Alternatives for the North, East, West (IDEA-NEW) Location: Balkh, Afghanistan
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  8. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    21 hours ago
    Position : Procurement Agent (FSN-07)
    Vacancy Number : (12-137)
    Closing Date: October 31, 2012
    Location: Kabul
    http://photos.state.gov/libraries/afghanistan/46736/job_opportunities_pdf/ProcurementAgentINL_12-137_.pdf
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  9. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    22 hours ago
    Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The theme for 2012 is Ending the Violence of Extreme Poverty. Click LIKE for Promoting Empowerment and Building Peace.
    Photo: Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The theme for 2012 is Ending the Violence of Extreme Poverty. Click LIKE for Promoting Empowerment and Building Peace.
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  10. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    Tuesday
    President Obama and Mitt Romney had just finished their second debate a few hours ago. U.S. presidential candidates have three debates before the election, and each debate has a different topic. QUESTION: Who won the second debate?
    Photo: President Obama and Mitt Romney had just finished their second debate a few hours ago. U.S. presidential candidates have three debates before the election, and each debate has a different topic. QUESTION: Who won the second debate?
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  12. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared USAID Afghanistan's photo.
    Tuesday
    GREAT VIDEO NARRATED BY MATT DAMON: THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN FEEDING THE WORLD'S POPULATION

    In this Feed the Future video, Hollywood star Matt Damon discusses the importance of increasing food production around the world. Watch here: http://goo.gl/CPQ7H

    PHOTO: Afghan women prepare Naan at a bakery.
    Photo: GREAT VIDEO NARRATED BY MATT DAMON: THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN FEEDING THE WORLD'S POPULATION In this Feed the Future video, Hollywood star Matt Damon discusses the importance of increasing food production around the world. Watch here: http://goo.gl/CPQ7H PHOTO: Afghan women prepare Naan at a bakery.
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  13. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    Monday
    Happy World Food Day! Did you know there are 870 million hungry people in the world? That means 1 in 8 people. Click LIKE to fight against hunger and WRITE in the comments what you think are the main food security issues.

    Photo: Farmers planting in Kandahar Province
    Photo: Happy World Food Day! Did you know there are 870 million hungry people in the world? That means 1 in 8 people. Click LIKE to fight against hunger and WRITE in the comments what you think are the main food security issues. Photo: Farmers planting in Kandahar Province
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  14. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared USAID Afghanistan's photo.
    Monday
    Reuters news agency published a story about a USAID-funded project - Omaid Bahar Fruit Processing Facility in Kabul. http://goo.gl/541Q6

    For more on Omaid Bahar Facility go to: http://goo.gl/WEP8d
    http://goo.gl/mfOnf
    http://goo.gl/fS4Og

    Photo: An Afghan man works at the Omaid Bahar fruit factory in Kabul October 9, 2012. (Reuters/Mohammad Ismail).
    Photo: Reuters news agency published a story about a USAID-funded project - Omaid Bahar Fruit Processing Facility in Kabul. http://goo.gl/541Q6 For more on Omaid Bahar Facility go to: http://goo.gl/WEP8d http://goo.gl/mfOnf http://goo.gl/fS4Og Photo: An Afghan man works at the Omaid Bahar fruit factory in Kabul October 9, 2012. (Reuters/Mohammad Ismail).
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  15. U.S. Embassy Kabul updated their cover photo.
    Monday
    DID YOU KNOW?
    A child dies from hunger every 6 seconds.
    Almost one billion people suffer from chronic hunger worldwide, and more than 3.5 million children die from malnutrition each year.

    Photo by: WFP/Patrick Andrade
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  16. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    Monday
    On October 14, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a drug burn hosted by Deputy Interior Minister for Counter Narcotics Lt. General Bazz Mohammad Ahmadi a...
    t the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) headquarters. Other foreign dignitaries and local and international press also attended the event. During the drug burn, CNPA officials destroyed approximately 25 tons of narcotics and precursor chemicals. The CNPA and other Afghan law enforcement agencies had seized the narcotics, including opium and hashish, in Kabul province over the past nine months. The drug burn highlighted the success of recent Afghan government interdiction efforts. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
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    Photo: On October 14, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a drug burn hosted by Deputy Interior Minister for Counter Narcotics Lt. General Bazz Mohammad Ahmadi at the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) headquarters. Other foreign dignitaries and local and international press also attended the event. During the drug burn, CNPA officials destroyed approximately 25 tons of narcotics and precursor chemicals. The CNPA and other Afghan law enforcement agencies had seized the narcotics, including opium and hashish, in Kabul province over the past nine months. The drug burn highlighted the success of recent Afghan government interdiction efforts. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
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  17. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared KMIC's album.
    Monday
    The Polio Eradication Campaign has begun in Kandahar. The three day campaign will end on the 16th of October.
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  18. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    Monday
    CDROLLE Attends Anti-Drug Soccer Clinic (7 photos)
    On October 11, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a soccer clinic and scrimmage for students at Asef Mayel High School in the Qalay-e-Nazer area of Kabul. http://goo.gl/tAag2
    Photo: On October 11, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a soccer clinic and scrimmage for students at Asef Mayel High School in the Qalay-e-Nazer area of Kabul.
    Photo: On October 11, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a soccer clinic and scrimmage for students at Asef Mayel High School in the Qalay-e-Nazer area of Kabul.
    Photo: On October 11, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a soccer clinic and scrimmage for students at Asef Mayel High School in the Qalay-e-Nazer area of Kabul.
    Photo: On October 11, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a soccer clinic and scrimmage for students at Asef Mayel High School in the Qalay-e-Nazer area of Kabul.
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  19. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 14
    On 15 October people across the world will celebrate Global Handwashing Day, an event aimed at increasing awareness and understanding that washing ones hands with soap is an effective and affordable way to prevent disease. What can you do to educate people in your community about this issue?
    Photo: On 15 October people across the world will celebrate Global Handwashing Day, an event aimed at increasing awareness and understanding that washing ones hands with soap is an effective and affordable way to prevent disease. What can you do to educate people in your community about this issue?
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  20. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 14
    CNPA Drug Burn (9 photos)
    On October 14, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a drug burn hosted by Deputy Interior Minister for Counter Narcotics Lt. General Bazz Mohammad Ahmadi at the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) headquarters. Other foreign dignitaries and local and international press also attended the event. http://goo.gl/QB2n6
    Photo: On October 14, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a drug burn hosted by Deputy Interior Minister for Counter Narcotics Lt. General Bazz Mohammad Ahmadi at the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) headquarters. Other foreign dignitaries and local and international press also attended the event. During the drug burn, CNPA officials destroyed approximately 25 tons of narcotics and precursor chemicals. The CNPA and other Afghan law enforcement agencies had seized the narcotics, including opium and hashish, in Kabul province over the past nine months. The drug burn highlighted the success of recent Afghan government interdiction efforts. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
    Photo: On October 14, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a drug burn hosted by Deputy Interior Minister for Counter Narcotics Lt. General Bazz Mohammad Ahmadi at the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) headquarters. Other foreign dignitaries and local and international press also attended the event. During the drug burn, CNPA officials destroyed approximately 25 tons of narcotics and precursor chemicals. The CNPA and other Afghan law enforcement agencies had seized the narcotics, including opium and hashish, in Kabul province over the past nine months. The drug burn highlighted the success of recent Afghan government interdiction efforts. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
    Photo: On October 14, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a drug burn hosted by Deputy Interior Minister for Counter Narcotics Lt. General Bazz Mohammad Ahmadi at the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) headquarters. Other foreign dignitaries and local and international press also attended the event. During the drug burn, CNPA officials destroyed approximately 25 tons of narcotics and precursor chemicals. The CNPA and other Afghan law enforcement agencies had seized the narcotics, including opium and hashish, in Kabul province over the past nine months. The drug burn highlighted the success of recent Afghan government interdiction efforts. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
    Photo: On October 14, the Embassy’s Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE), Ambassador Stephen McFarland, attended a drug burn hosted by Deputy Interior Minister for Counter Narcotics Lt. General Bazz Mohammad Ahmadi at the Counternarcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) headquarters. Other foreign dignitaries and local and international press also attended the event. During the drug burn, CNPA officials destroyed approximately 25 tons of narcotics and precursor chemicals. The CNPA and other Afghan law enforcement agencies had seized the narcotics, including opium and hashish, in Kabul province over the past nine months. The drug burn highlighted the success of recent Afghan government interdiction efforts. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
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  21. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared USAID Afghanistan's photo.
    October 13
    MEET THE STANDARDS!

    Each year on 14 October, the members of the IEC, ISO and ITU celebrate World Standards Day. The 2012 theme : "Less waste, better results – Standards increase efficiency".
    MEET THE STANDARDS!

    Each year on 14 October, the members of the IEC, ISO and ITU celebrate World Standards Day. The 2012 theme : "Less waste, better results – Standards increase efficiency".

    The World Standards Day 2012 message points ...
    out that the state-of-the-art know-how contained in international standards is accessible to all, including developing countries. In Afghanistan on September 3, 2012, USAID’s Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan (TAFA) project trained more than 30 businesswomen on methods to access international markets and increase their sales. http://goo.gl/M0sJ3

    PHOTO: Businesswomen from Kabul brainstorm on a list of ways to find buyers in India for their products.
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    Photo: MEET THE STANDARDS! Each year on 14 October, the members of the IEC, ISO and ITU celebrate World Standards Day. The 2012 theme : "Less waste, better results – Standards increase efficiency". The World Standards Day 2012 message points out that the state-of-the-art know-how contained in international standards is accessible to all, including developing countries. In Afghanistan on September 3, 2012, USAID’s Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan (TAFA) project trained more than 30 businesswomen on methods to access international markets and increase their sales. http://goo.gl/M0sJ3 PHOTO: Businesswomen from Kabul brainstorm on a list of ways to find buyers in India for their products.
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  22. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 13
    Shoes outside of a girls’ classroom. Approximately 37 percent of the nearly 8.4 million students enrolled in Afghanistan’s primary & secondary schools are girls.
    Photo: Shoes outside of a girls’ classroom. Approximately 37 percent of the nearly 8.4 million students enrolled in Afghanistan’s primary & secondary schools are girls.
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  23. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared USAID Afghanistan's photo.
    October 13
    OCTOBER 13, INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION

    USAID Impact Blog : Women and Girls Reduce Disaster Risk Every Day http://goo.gl/DzLIi

    PHOTO: Women weaving gabion in Pachir Wa Agam district in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. The wom...
    en earn a living for their families from inside their homes by producing gabions that are used for land protection in their area, which is prone to damage due to seasonal flooding. http://goo.gl/tmeHj
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    Photo: OCTOBER 13, INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION USAID Impact Blog : Women and Girls Reduce Disaster Risk Every Day http://goo.gl/DzLIi PHOTO: Women weaving gabion in Pachir Wa Agam district in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. The women earn a living for their families from inside their homes by producing gabions that are used for land protection in their area, which is prone to damage due to seasonal flooding. http://goo.gl/tmeHj
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  24. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared Combined Team Uruzgan's photo.
    October 13
    120908-A-LE995-256

    TARIN KOT, Afghanistan - An Afghan girl peeks out at Afghan National Security Forces as they patrol past her house during a clearance operation in Khas Uruzgan, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Cari Butler)
    Read More... http://www.dvidshub.net/news/95241/afghan-security-forces-plan-and-execute-joint-operation
    Photo: 120908-A-LE995-256 TARIN KOT, Afghanistan - An Afghan girl peeks out at Afghan National Security Forces as they patrol past her house during a clearance operation in Khas Uruzgan, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Cari Butler) Read More... http://www.dvidshub.net/news/95241/afghan-security-forces-plan-and-execute-joint-operation
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  25. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 13
    A Kandahari boy enjoys the fall weather at the Kandahar Provincial Governor’s Palace gardens.
    Photo: A Kandahari boy enjoys the fall weather at the Kandahar Provincial Governor’s Palace gardens.
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  26. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared U.S. Embassy India's video.
    October 11
    “When we liberate the economic potential of women, we elevate the economic performance of communities, nations, and indeed the world.” - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
    Sec. Clinton’s remarks about the International Day of Girl Child
    “When we liberate the economic potential of women, we elevate the economic performance of communities, nations, and indeed the world.” - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

    Watch Sec. Clinton’s remarks about the first ever International Day of the Girl Child here:
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  27. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 11
    DID YOU KNOW?

    3 of 10 teachers in Afghanistan are female. 39% of the 65,000 student-teachers in teacher training schools are women.

    PHOTO:This year’s iteration of the Teen Teach program has been successfully implemented across 16 rural a...
    nd 3 urban schools. The program has inspired many of the teens, particularly the young women, to apply for High School teaching jobs later this year. Finding sufficient numbers of female English teachers in rural areas has been an ongoing challenge in the region, and as such, the program also served to help alleviate a teacher shortage.
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    Photo: DID YOU KNOW? 3 of 10 teachers in Afghanistan are female. 39% of the 65,000 student-teachers in teacher training schools are women. PHOTO:This year’s iteration of the Teen Teach program has been successfully implemented across 16 rural and 3 urban schools. The program has inspired many of the teens, particularly the young women, to apply for High School teaching jobs later this year. Finding sufficient numbers of female English teachers in rural areas has been an ongoing challenge in the region, and as such, the program also served to help alleviate a teacher shortage.
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  28. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 10
    Today is International Day of the Girl. What can be done to raise the status of girls around the world?
    -Stop forced and early marriages
    -Keep girls in school
    -End child labor
    -Tell us your idea
    Photo: Today is International Day of the Girl. What can be done to raise the status of girls around the world? -Stop forced and early marriages -Keep girls in school -End child labor -Tell us your idea
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  29. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 10
    DID YOU KNOW?

    With an estimated population of 26.5 million, Afghanistan is characterized by a large percentage of young people: 46% younger than 15 years, 68% younger than 25 years, according to the Central Statistics Organization Statisti...
    cal Year Book 2011-2012, and the youth (18- to 24-years-old) represent the largest group of Facebook users in the country, according to SocialBakers.

    Are you one of them? What topics interest you most?
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    Photo: DID YOU KNOW? With an estimated population of 26.5 million, Afghanistan is characterized by a large percentage of young people: 46% younger than 15 years, 68% younger than 25 years, according to the Central Statistics Organization Statistical Year Book 2011-2012, and the youth (18- to 24-years-old) represent the largest group of Facebook users in the country, according to SocialBakers. Are you one of them? What topics interest you most?
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  30. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 9
    Fazila is one of Afghanistan's best female skateboarders and the head female skate teacher at the Kabul facility. She is a Skateistan veteran, starting out in 2008 and progressing ever since. Fazila's family fled her hometown of Jalalabad in 2001, eventually ending up in Kabul as refugees. She hopes to be the director of Skateistan one day and is a top student at school.
    http://skateistan.org/team#afghanistan
    Photo: Fazila is one of Afghanistan's best female skateboarders and the head female skate teacher at the Kabul facility. She is a Skateistan veteran, starting out in 2008 and progressing ever since. Fazila's family fled her hometown of Jalalabad in 2001, eventually ending up in Kabul as refugees. She hopes to be the director of Skateistan one day and is a top student at school. http://skateistan.org/team#afghanistan
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  31. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 9
    Position : Shipment Clerk (FSN-5)
    Vacancy Number : (12-139)
    Closing Date: October 23, 2012
    Location: Kabul

    http://photos.state.gov/libraries/afghanistan/46736/job_opportunities_pdf/ShipmentClerk.pdf
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  32. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 9
    Congratulations to winners of empowering women and girls through sports photo contest.
    http://connect.state.gov/page/photo-contest
    Photo: Congratulations to winners of empowering women and girls through sports photo contest. http://connect.state.gov/page/photo-contest
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  33. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 8
    “The future must not belong to those who bully women -- it must be shaped by girls who go to school, and those who stand for a world where our daughters can live their dreams just like our sons.” President Obama

    How does staying in school improve a girl’s life?
    Photo: “The future must not belong to those who bully women -- it must be shaped by girls who go to school, and those who stand for a world where our daughters can live their dreams just like our sons.” President Obama How does staying in school improve a girl’s life?
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  34. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 8
    The Number of active Facebook users cross over a billion people. The average is one of seven people on Earth use Facebook! What do you think about Facebook?

    تعداد کاربران فعال فیسبوک از مرز یک میلیارد نفر گذشت. یعنی به طور متوسط یکی از هفت نفر انسان روی زمین فیس بوکی است! نظر شما در مورد فیسبوک چیست؟
    Photo: The Number of active Facebook users cross over a billion people. The average is one of seven people on Earth use Facebook! What do you think about Facebook? تعداد کاربران فعال فیسبوک از مرز یک میلیارد نفر گذشت. یعنی به طور متوسط یکی از هفت نفر انسان روی زمین فیس بوکی است! نظر شما در مورد فیسبوک چیست؟‎
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  35. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 8
    Afghan refugee girl won gold medal in UK spelling bee competition.
    Photo: Afghan refugee girl won gold medal in UK spelling bee competition.
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  36. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 7
    Columbus Day Celebrates Miracle of Exploration and Discovery
    Columbus Day celebrates the thrill of exploration, examines the controversy over colonization and provides a day of rest for most U.S. families.
    http://goo.gl/bfLza
    Photo: Columbus Day Celebrates Miracle of Exploration and Discovery Columbus Day celebrates the thrill of exploration, examines the controversy over colonization and provides a day of rest for most U.S. families. http://goo.gl/bfLza
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  37. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 7 via HootSuite
    Children gather for kindergarten class at the Balkh House of Hope, a shelter that assists women and their children transition from prison back to civilian life.
    Photo: Children gather for kindergarten class at the Balkh House of Hope, a shelter that assists women and their children transition from prison back to civilian life.
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  38. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 6 via HootSuite
    The first female Afghan pilot to conduct all of her pilot training in Afghanistan has completed her first solo flight.
    Photo: The first female Afghan pilot to conduct all of her pilot training in Afghanistan has completed her first solo flight.
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  39. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 6
    Clean drinking water has become a reality for many Afghans and their families, making their cities and villages a better place to live. USAID, in partnership with the Afghan Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, are working to provide permanent solutions to that problem.
    Photo: Clean drinking water has become a reality for many Afghans and their families, making their cities and villages a better place to live. USAID, in partnership with the Afghan Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, are working to provide permanent solutions to that problem.
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  41. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared a link via British Embassy, Kabul.
    October 4
    Rocking Kabul: "You wouldn't even be able to dream it up actually. Having a rock festival, people gathering, girls and boys together and listening to this music and headbanging. But this week it's happening."
    BBC - Newsbeat - Rocking Kabul: Afghanistan stages secretive rock event
    www.bbc.co.uk
    The Afghan capital Kabul stages its first rock festival since the fall of Taliban and organised in secret, the event goes ahead despite threats towards some of the bands.
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  42. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 4
    On October 1, five soccer players from the new Afghanistan Premier League visited a high school in Kabul City. The players talked to the students about the importance of saying no to drugs, and the eighty students in attendance were thrilled to play a pick-up game with these star Afghan athletes.
    Photo: On October 1, five soccer players from the new Afghanistan Premier League visited a high school in Kabul City. The players talked to the students about the importance of saying no to drugs, and the eighty students in attendance were thrilled to play a pick-up game with these star Afghan athletes.
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  44. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 3
    Carpet experts from Macy’s and 3 independent carpet shops met with Afghan carpet merchants with an eye toward formulating agreements to export Afghan carpets to the United States. Their visit followed the successful “Sheep-to-Shop” conference in Doha, during which the Afghan vendors attracted international commercial interest.
    Photo: Carpet experts from Macy’s and 3 independent carpet shops met with Afghan carpet merchants with an eye toward formulating agreements to export Afghan carpets to the United States. Their visit followed the successful “Sheep-to-Shop” conference in Doha, during which the Afghan vendors attracted international commercial interest.
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  45. U.S. Embassy Kabul shared USAID Afghanistan's photo.
    October 3
    USAID Afghanistan's Photo of the Week.
    PHOTO OF THE WEEK

    The USAID-funded IDEA-NEW Program has conducted a study which shows that the demand for chicken meat in Eastern Afghanistan is growing. This is a result of increased urbanization, income growth and changes in tastes. IDE...
    A-NEW helps rural women from different households in Dara-e-Noor, Behsud, Rodat and Shinwari districts of Nangarhar province set up and operate poultry farms.


    Project: IDEA-NEW (Incentives Driving Economic Alternatives-North, East and West)

    Location: Nangarhar, Afghanistan
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    Photo: PHOTO OF THE WEEK The USAID-funded IDEA-NEW Program has conducted a study which shows that the demand for chicken meat in Eastern Afghanistan is growing. This is a result of increased urbanization, income growth and changes in tastes. IDEA-NEW helps rural women from different households in Dara-e-Noor, Behsud, Rodat and Shinwari districts of Nangarhar province set up and operate poultry farms. Project: IDEA-NEW (Incentives Driving Economic Alternatives-North, East and West) Location: Nangarhar, Afghanistan
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  46. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 3
    This photo was taken during the opening ceremony of the Herat District Football Tournament. Over the course of the next month football teams representing the different districts of Herat will compete against each other. After a series of games, there will be a playoff between the top teams.
    Photo: This photo was taken during the opening ceremony of the Herat District Football Tournament. Over the course of the next month football teams representing the different districts of Herat will compete against each other. After a series of games, there will be a playoff between the top teams.
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  47. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 2
    ‫پرسش: به نظر شما فواید سفر و جهانگردی چیست؟ اگر فرصت می یافتید، به کدام نقطه از جهان سفر میکردید؟

    برای آشنایی به جهانگردی و گردشگری در آمریکا به پیوند زیر مراجعه کنید:
    ‬http://goo.gl/uolgS
    Photo: پرسش: به نظر شما فواید سفر و جهانگردی چیست؟ اگر فرصت می یافتید، به کدام نقطه از جهان سفر میکردید؟ برای آشنایی به جهانگردی و گردشگری در آمریکا به پیوند زیر مراجعه کنید: http://goo.gl/uolgS‎
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  48. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 2
    We support freedom of speech and at the same time, we reject any insult to religious beliefs.

    از آزادی بیان حمایت می کنیم و در عین حال توهین به عقاید دینی را رد می کنیم

    د بیان آزادی څخه ملاتړ کوو او په عین حال کی د دینی عقایدو سپکاوی ردوو

    http://goo.gl/LJ2QT
    Photo: We support freedom of speech and at the same time, we reject any insult to religious beliefs. از آزادی بیان حمایت می کنیم و در عین حال توهین به عقاید دینی را رد می کنیم د بیان آزادی څخه ملاتړ کوو او په عین حال کی د دینی عقایدو سپکاوی ردوو http://goo.gl/LJ2QT‎
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  49. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 1
    The 2014 Diversity Visa Program Online registration will begin today, October 2, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and conclude on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). See the DV Instructions webpage for the DV 2014 Instructions and any available translations.

    https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
    Photo: The 2014 Diversity Visa Program Online registration will begin today, October 2, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and conclude on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). See the DV Instructions webpage for the DV 2014 Instructions and any available translations. https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
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  50. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    October 1
    Stanford Law School to Expand Afghanistan Legal Education Project.
    http://goo.gl/0YhsI
    Photo: Stanford Law School to Expand Afghanistan Legal Education Project. http://goo.gl/0YhsI
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  51. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    September 30
    AFGHANISTAN’S PROGRESS ON MATERNAL HEALTH A CASE STUDY AT UNGA MDG 2012

    Afghanistan’s progress towards Improving Maternal Health will be one of the 8 Case Studies in the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 2012 as part of the United Nations...
    ...Assembly General (UNGA) in New York. http://www.usaid.gov/unga/mdg-countdown-2012/mdg-5

    On Wednesday, September 26, 2012, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah will co-host with Justine Greening, the new UK Secretary of International Development the MDG Countdown 2012 event to celebrate the successes and milestones in reaching these goals.
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    Photo: AFGHANISTAN’S PROGRESS ON MATERNAL HEALTH A CASE STUDY AT UNGA MDG 2012 Afghanistan’s progress towards Improving Maternal Health will be one of the 8 Case Studies in the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 2012 as part of the United Nations...Assembly General (UNGA) in New York. http://www.usaid.gov/unga/mdg-countdown-2012/mdg-5 On Wednesday, September 26, 2012, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah will co-host with Justine Greening, the new UK Secretary of International Development the MDG Countdown 2012 event to celebrate the successes and milestones in reaching these goals.
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  52. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    September 30
    World Heart Day, held annually on 29 September, provides us with the opportunity to raise awareness and encourage individuals, families, communities and governments to take action to reduce heart disease and stroke. Let’s start by making healthy changes: Eat healthier, exercise, be active and quit smoking. Click LIKE for a healthy heart.
    Photo: World Heart Day, held annually on 29 September, provides us with the opportunity to raise awareness and encourage individuals, families, communities and governments to take action to reduce heart disease and stroke. Let’s start by making healthy changes: Eat healthier, exercise, be active and quit smoking. Click LIKE for a healthy heart.
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  55. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    September 29
    Mary McBride Comes to Afghanistan (6 photos)
    Singer Mary McBride and her band's rustic ballads lift an audience of teenage boys and girls to their feet with arms waving in harmony to the beat of a rare live musical performance by a Western band. In Afghanistan from September 15th to 2...
    3rd to participate in a cultural outreach tour sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, the band helped to bridge cultural divides with their irresistible blend of country and rock music from the heart of America.

    Despite security concerns earlier in the week, the New York City-based group was able to engage diverse audiences in Kabul and at Bagram Air Field through the common language of music. Seated across from traditional music students at the Aga Khan Foundation, drummer Mark Stepro found himself drumming the air and trying to keep up with the whirlwind movements of a young Afghan boy playing the tabla.

    Lead singer Mary McBride fought back tears at Bagram Hospital while singing for an audience of injured soldiers and Afghan children, swaying and clapping together to the powerful lyrics of their best known song, "Home." On stage with guitarist Paul Carbonara, bass guitarist Greg Beshers, keyboard player Jon Spurney and drummer Mark Stepro, Mary and the band strived to connect with the Afghan community through shared love of music and found outlets to have their voices heard through radio, TV and other live performances.

    Ariana TV will be airing the concert in a special feature segment in October. For more information about the band, please visit www.marymcbride.com
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    Photo: Singer Mary McBride and her band's rustic ballads lift an audience of teenage boys and girls to their feet with arms waving in harmony to the beat of a rare live musical performance by a Western band. In Afghanistan from September 15th to 23rd to participate in a cultural outreach tour sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, the band helped to bridge cultural divides with their irresistible blend of country and rock music from the heart of America. Despite security concerns earlier in the week, the New York City-based group was able to engage diverse audiences in Kabul and at Bagram Air Field through the common language of music. Seated across from traditional music students at the Aga Khan Foundation, drummer Mark Stepro found himself drumming the air and trying to keep up with the whirlwind movements of a young Afghan boy playing the tabla. Lead singer Mary McBride fought back tears at Bagram Hospital while singing for an audience of injured soldiers and Afghan children, swaying and clapping together to the powerful lyrics of their best known song, "Home." On stage with guitarist Paul Carbonara, bass guitarist Greg Beshers, keyboard player Jon Spurney and drummer Mark Stepro, Mary and the band strived to connect with the Afghan community through shared love of music and found outlets to have their voices heard through radio, TV and other live performances. Ariana TV will be airing the concert in a special feature segment in October. For more information about the band, please visit www.marymcbride.com
    Photo: Singer Mary McBride and her band's rustic ballads lift an audience of teenage boys and girls to their feet with arms waving in harmony to the beat of a rare live musical performance by a Western band. In Afghanistan from September 15th to 23rd to participate in a cultural outreach tour sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, the band helped to bridge cultural divides with their irresistible blend of country and rock music from the heart of America. Despite security concerns earlier in the week, the New York City-based group was able to engage diverse audiences in Kabul and at Bagram Air Field through the common language of music. Seated across from traditional music students at the Aga Khan Foundation, drummer Mark Stepro found himself drumming the air and trying to keep up with the whirlwind movements of a young Afghan boy playing the tabla. Lead singer Mary McBride fought back tears at Bagram Hospital while singing for an audience of injured soldiers and Afghan children, swaying and clapping together to the powerful lyrics of their best known song, "Home." On stage with guitarist Paul Carbonara, bass guitarist Greg Beshers, keyboard player Jon Spurney and drummer Mark Stepro, Mary and the band strived to connect with the Afghan community through shared love of music and found outlets to have their voices heard through radio, TV and other live performances. Ariana TV will be airing the concert in a special feature segment in October. For more information about the band, please visit www.marymcbride.com
    Photo: Singer Mary McBride and her band's rustic ballads lift an audience of teenage boys and girls to their feet with arms waving in harmony to the beat of a rare live musical performance by a Western band. In Afghanistan from September 15th to 23rd to participate in a cultural outreach tour sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, the band helped to bridge cultural divides with their irresistible blend of country and rock music from the heart of America. Despite security concerns earlier in the week, the New York City-based group was able to engage diverse audiences in Kabul and at Bagram Air Field through the common language of music. Seated across from traditional music students at the Aga Khan Foundation, drummer Mark Stepro found himself drumming the air and trying to keep up with the whirlwind movements of a young Afghan boy playing the tabla. Lead singer Mary McBride fought back tears at Bagram Hospital while singing for an audience of injured soldiers and Afghan children, swaying and clapping together to the powerful lyrics of their best known song, "Home." On stage with guitarist Paul Carbonara, bass guitarist Greg Beshers, keyboard player Jon Spurney and drummer Mark Stepro, Mary and the band strived to connect with the Afghan community through shared love of music and found outlets to have their voices heard through radio, TV and other live performances. Ariana TV will be airing the concert in a special feature segment in October. For more information about the band, please visit www.marymcbride.com
    Photo: Singer Mary McBride and her band's rustic ballads lift an audience of teenage boys and girls to their feet with arms waving in harmony to the beat of a rare live musical performance by a Western band. In Afghanistan from September 15th to 23rd to participate in a cultural outreach tour sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, the band helped to bridge cultural divides with their irresistible blend of country and rock music from the heart of America. Despite security concerns earlier in the week, the New York City-based group was able to engage diverse audiences in Kabul and at Bagram Air Field through the common language of music. Seated across from traditional music students at the Aga Khan Foundation, drummer Mark Stepro found himself drumming the air and trying to keep up with the whirlwind movements of a young Afghan boy playing the tabla. Lead singer Mary McBride fought back tears at Bagram Hospital while singing for an audience of injured soldiers and Afghan children, swaying and clapping together to the powerful lyrics of their best known song, "Home." On stage with guitarist Paul Carbonara, bass guitarist Greg Beshers, keyboard player Jon Spurney and drummer Mark Stepro, Mary and the band strived to connect with the Afghan community through shared love of music and found outlets to have their voices heard through radio, TV and other live performances. Ariana TV will be airing the concert in a special feature segment in October. For more information about the band, please visit www.marymcbride.com
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  56. U.S. Embassy Kabul
    September 29
    AABMC Transfer Ceremony (9 photos)
    On September 24, 2012, the Afghan Advanced Border Management Course (AABMC) graduation and transfer ceremony occurred at the Afghan National Police (ANP) Central Training Center (CTC) in Kabul.

    The Afghan Advanced Border Management Course ...
    was founded in 2010 as an interagency management school with a focus on border security. The course provides junior to mid-level management training to Afghan officers who work in the border environment or have a border nexus.

    The goal of the AABMC is to build interagency relationship and improve leadership and border management skills.

    This ceremony marked a major achievement in the security cooperation between the ANSF, CBP/BMTF and NTM-A. The ceremony officially transferred the AABMC from the U.S. Embassy Border Management Task Force oversight and administration to the Ministry of Interior Training General Command (MoI/TGC).

    The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Interior General Training Command has now assumed the responsibilities and will continue under the administration and guidance of the Central Training Command.
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    Photo: U.S. Ambassador Stephen G. McFarland addresses guests and students at the Afghan Advanced Border Management Course (AABMC) transfer ceremony on Sept. 24, 2012, at the Afghan National Police Central Training Center in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
    Photo: U.S. Ambassador Stephen G. McFarland addresses guests and students at the Afghan Advanced Border Management Course (AABMC) transfer ceremony on Sept. 24, 2012, at the Afghan National Police Central Training Center in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
    Photo: Major General Abdul Khalil Bakhtyar, deputy general of the Ministry of Counter Narcotics, talks with U.S. Ambassador Stephen G. McFarland at the Afghan Advanced Border Management Course (AABMC) transfer ceremony on Sept. 24, 2012, at the Afghan National Police Central Training Center in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
    Photo: U.S. Ambassador Stephen G. McFarland gives a new graduate his certificate at the Afghan Advanced Border Management Course (AABMC) transfer ceremony on Sept. 24, 2012, at the Afghan National Police Central Training Center in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. State Department) U.S. State Department
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