Channel 4 News - Fight for Afghanistan

Afghanistan crumbles despite aid

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:00:00 +0000

Alex Thomson reports from inside Afghanistan with startling images of how far the country has sunk despite all the billions in foreign aid.

Pictures of 2008: February

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Prince Harry looks out from the turret of his Spartan armoured vehicle in the desert in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Police defuse bombs in Paris

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000

French anti-terror police defuse explosive devices in a Parisian store. An Afghan group claims responsibility. Jonathan Miller reports.

PM bolsters marines in Afghanistan

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:30:00 +0000

The prime minister tells British troops in Afghanistan their mission is protecting the UK, after four Royal Marines are killed in two attacks.

Afghan footage released

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:35:00 +0000

Footage is released of a two-day battle in Afghanistan in which the first Gurkha soldier was killed in the conflict, reports Alex Thompson

Nepalese Gurkha killed in Afghanistan named

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:40:00 +0000

Nepalese Gurkha killed in Afghanistan named.

Hutton: Afghan war vital

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00:00 +0000

Defence Secretary John Hutton said Britain's was in Afghanistan was vital to protect "fundamental national interests".

No extra troops in Afghanistan

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0000

The head of the armed services and the foreign secretary send president-elect Obama a clear signal.

No extra soldiers in Afghanistan

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:39:00 +0000

Carl Dinnen with what looks likely for Channel 4 News at 6.45pm this evening.

Officer: 'Taliban fight futile'

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:45:00 +0000

As 2 Para comes home from Afghanistan, an officer condemns the "slugging matches" with the Taliban. John Sparks reports.

Killed for 'spreading Christianity'

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Her Christian faith inspired her to work in Afghanistan. Now, it seems, it cost Gayle Williams her life.

Coroner condemns mine tragedy

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Britain's military chiefs should "hang their heads in shame" following death of Corporal Mark Wright, reports Alex Thomson.

Coroner: soldier's death shameful

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:26:00 +0100

A coroner has blamed the death of Corporal Mark Wright in a minefield in Afghanistan on a lack of equipment.

Armed forces pay tribute to town

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Julian Rush reports on the armed forces big thank you to a town that has turned out en masse to honour the military dead over a hundred times.

Commander: 'maps not updated'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:59:00 +0100

A commander tells the inquest into the death of a soldier in Kajaki Dam, Afghanistan, that he would have stopped the patrol going out. Emily Reuben reports.

Afghanistan: fighting the Taliban

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Alex Thomson has an exclusive insight into the Taliban, the men American and British soldiers are fighting in Afghanistan.

10 soldiers die in Afghanistan

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Ten French soldiers are killed and 21 injured in a mass ambush by Taliban fighters 30 miles east of Kabul, reports Jane Dodge

Nimrod fuel fears revealed

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:38:00 +0100

The safety of Britain's ageing fleet of Nimrod spy planes has been called into question. Sue Turton reports.

Afghan friendly fire: three hurt

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Three soldiers are receiving hospital treatment after coming under Apache helicopter fire.

Channel 4 News meets Sean Langan

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Channel 4 News interviews film maker Sean Langan after his release from captivity, last Saturday. Alex Thomson reports.

5 Min: Fight for Afghanistan

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:02:00 +0000

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