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Afghan president contemplates early resignation
Hamid Karzai has suggested he could step down as president a year early
Friday, Apr 13, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Businesses to follow troops out of Afghanistan, report says
Reports suggests businesses will follow US army out of Afghanistan in 2014
Monday, Apr 02, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Presence of British troops in Afghanistan to narrow in 2013
The UK is set to pull 1,500 troops out of Afghanistan in 2013
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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US commander says Afghanistan withdrawal won’t accelerate
The US will not withdraw troops from Afghanistan ahead of schedule, commander says
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Afghans enraged by US soldiers removal to Kuwait
There has been an outcry in Afghanistan after a US soldier was removed to Kuwait in the aftermath of a mass shooting
Thursday, Mar 15, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Taliban vow to take revenge for US soldier’s killing rampage in Afghanistan
A US solider has killed 16 Afghani innocents in a “rogue” shooting spree
Monday, Mar 12, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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First female-only cyber café opens in Afghanistan on IWD
Kabul has witnessed the opening of the first women-only internet café in Afghanistan
Thursday, Mar 08, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Afghan government tells female TV anchors to wear headscarves
The Afghan government has asked female TV anchors to cover their heads and wear less makeup
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Prince Harry returning to Afghanistan
The prince has qualified as an Apache helicopter pilot
Thursday, Feb 09, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Taliban believes it will regain Afghani control, report says
A report has suggested the Taliban believe they will regain control of Afghanistan
Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Afghanistan avalanches kill at least 16
Avalanches and heavy snowfall have killed over 16 people in Afghanistan, according to officials.
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Helicopter crash kills 3 in Afghanistan
A helicopter crash has killed three foreign nationals in Afghanistan, according to reports.
Monday, Jan 16, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Hamid Karzai drops prominent human rights commission members
Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai has dropped prominent members of the human rights commission.
Wednesday, Dec 28, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Grenade attack wounds 18 civilians in Afghanistan
A grenade attack in Afghanistan has wounded 18 civilians and two policemen.
Monday, Dec 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Twin attacks kill 58 in Afghanistan
Twin suicide bomb attacks have killed at least 58 people in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Data shows improved Afghan maternal mortality rates
Afghanistan's maternal mortality rates are not as bad as previously thought.
Friday, Dec 02, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Afghanistan president discusses USA influence
Afghanistan president discusses USA influence
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Afghan free healthcare 'must be implemented correctly'
Free healthcare needs to be implemented on the basis of appropriate advice if it is to be successful, research suggests.
Friday, Oct 28, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Security forces to hand over 17 areas to Afghanistan
Foreign troops are expected to hand over 17 areas to the Afghan government as part of a phased security handover.
Thursday, Oct 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Afghanistan appeals for help due to drought
Afghanistan is appealing for international aid due to the worst drought in a decade.
Thursday, Oct 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Afghan women fear return to Taliban-style rule
The majority of women in Afghanistan are fearful of a return to power of a Taliban-style government, according to a survey released today.
Monday, Oct 03, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheryl Cole visits troops in Afghanistan
Cheryl Cole has flown to Afghanistan to visit British troops and film a special tribute video.
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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One in 19 Afghan babies die during first month of life
Newborn babies from Afghanistan face some of the highest risks in the world, according to new research by the World Health Organization.
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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New cancer diagnostic device developed for countries with poor resources
A new device capable of detecting cancer in countries with poor access to healthcare resources has been developed by US engineers.
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Afghanistan's lakes may attract walkers in summer
Afghanistan's beautiful lakes are likely to provide tourists with some cool respite from the open countryside during hot summer months.
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Afghan lower house of parliament 'to be opened amid controversy'
The lower house of parliament in Afghanistan is to be opened on January 26th despite controversy surrounding the matter.
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Merging cultures: Afghan schoolgirl visits Fort Collins, US
Afghan exchange student gets a useful cultural experience in the US.
Monday, Jan 24, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheaper routes to Afghanistan
Trips to Afghanistan passing through Lebanon could be cheaper in 2011.
Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Afghan MPs call for parliament inauguration
Approximately 100 MPs in Afghanistan have joined together to call for the new parliament to be inaugurated, almost three weeks after the final results of the election were announced.
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Is the world more corrupt?
The world is becoming more corrupt with bribes increasing, according to new findings.
Friday, Dec 10, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Afghans confident ahead of Pakistan cricket clash
Afghanistan are confident ahead of match with Pakistan today (November 25th).
Thursday, Nov 25, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Could Afghanistan dig cause cheap international calls?
Afghan archaeologists are rushing to save relics from a seventh century Buddhist monastery with an untapped copper mine beneath it.
Thursday, Nov 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Afghan gold to be displayed in UK
Archaeological marvel, the Lost Treasures of Afghanistan, is to go on display at the British museum next year.
Thursday, Nov 04, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Mobile app to reconnect refugees with families
Mobile app to reunite refugees with families is launched.
Monday, Oct 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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British aid worker could have been killed by US grenade
A joint investigation has been launched by USA and UK to find out the circumstances of Linda Norgrove's death.
Monday, Oct 11, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Afghanistan army medics honoured
Medics returning from Afghanistan are given medals for their service.
Friday, Sep 10, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Britain to end military operations in Afghanistan by 2015
British troops to quit Afghanistan by 2015, says deputy PM Nick Clegg.
Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Buddhist remains uncovered in Afghanistan
Buddhist ruins discovered to the south of Kabul.
Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Bike dynamo to charge Nokia handsets
Nokia launches new bicycle dynamo device to charge mobile phones.
Friday, Jun 04, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Brits unaware of iPad features
Excited Britons yet to find out more about the Apple iPad.
Friday, May 28, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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'Recycling old mobiles will benefit users'
British mobile users are wasting their old handsets by not recycling them, suggests an expert.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Social networking 'key to boosting job prospects'
Social networking skills could be key to improving job search prospects, it has been claimed.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Mobile customers 'loyal to phone brands'
Many mobile phone users do not change their phone brands or network provider when looking for a replacement, research has suggested.
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Ofcom warns EU mobile users to keep costs down on holiday
EU mobile users offered guidance by Ofcom to reduce the cost of bills when heading off abroad.
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Mobile phones 'increasingly targeted by marketers'
Marketing professionals are looking to emerging technologies such as social media, it is reported.
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Vodafone boosts charitable text message donations
Vodafone is set to increase the amount contributed to charity via its text donation service.
Monday, Mar 01, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Mobile phones 'are becoming a serious addiction'
Mobile phones are becoming addictive, according to a mental health expert.
Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Mobile sales 'on the up' for Nokia
Mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has reported its latest sales figures.
Thursday, Feb 04, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: Selling gold 'may be indicative of deeper debt problem'
People who are thinking of selling their possessions to pay off debt are being urged to consider other options.
Monday, Jan 25, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls: Apple iPhone enjoys 'market dominance'
The Apple iPhone has achieved considerable dominance in the mobile phone market, an expert has commented.
Monday, Jan 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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International calls from mobile: Data rates 'will not stall smartphone market'
Competition in the smartphone market will keep the sector going, it has been suggested.
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Google Android 'could out-sell iPhone'
The Apple iPhone could be outdone by Google's new Android handset, it is suggested.
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: People urged to recycle old mobile phones
There is a demand for second-hand mobile phones in developing countries, expert says.
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap calls: Co-op's success 'shows people can still afford ethical values'
The success of the Co-operative shows people can still afford to be ethical consumers, it is believed.
Thursday, Oct 15, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: Mobile internet 'now widespread'
Large number of people now said to be accessing the net via their mobile phones.
Monday, Oct 05, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: UN official 'will not be back'
A UN official has been removed from his post in Kabul following a dispute over the Afghanistan elections.
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Military personnel 'prepare holiday greetings from afar'
US forces prepare to send holiday messages.
Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Initial Afghanistan election results due
Initial results of the Afghanistan presidential elections are expected to be announced today.
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Young people 'the biggest losers in the recession'
Younger age groups are certainly the big victims of this recession, it is believed.
Friday, Jul 17, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Airport security checks 'supported by majority of passengers'
Most passengers are happy to go through the security procedures at international airports, it is claimed.
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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UK army launches 'major operation' in Afghanistan
The UK army is said to have launched one of the largest air operations of modern times against Taliban strongholds in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Economic recovery 'will be slow'
It is more than likely going to be a slow recovery from the downturn, an expert has said.
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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America replaces military chief in Afghanistan
Move signals major change of direction for US-led forces in Afghanistan as chief is replaced after less than a year in the top job.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Karzai running mate 'is former warlord'
President Hamid Karzai has announced who his vice-presidential candidates will be for the upcoming elections in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Eating pork carries no known flu risk - WHO
People who eat pork should not be at any additional risk from contracting the swine flu virus, the World Health Organisation has said.
Friday, May 01, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Charity 'very optimistic' over new TB vaccine
There is some way to go in terms of carrying out trials of a potential TB vaccine, but a leading charity has said great progress appears to have been made.
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International parents day focuses on alienation problem
Organisation is calling for greater recognition of the problem of alienation which can be experienced by non-resident parents after a separation or divorce.
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Women in Afghanistan protest against 'rape law'
Women march in Kabul against a new law which human rights campaigners have said effectively makes it legal for a man to rape his wife.
Thursday, Apr 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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People urged to take action on debts as 'economy will get worse'
Expert expresses opinion that problems associated with the credit crunch are likely to get worse not better in the coming months.
Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Scottish politician calls for protection of women's rights in Afghanistan
Politician urges government to press for the protection of women's rights in Afghanistan and expresses alarm about proposed new law on rape in the country.
Monday, Apr 06, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Mobile broadband market 'booming'
New data suggests people are increasingly using their mobile phones around the world to access the internet.
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Foreign worker employment increases, figures show
The number of UK workers born outside the country increased last year, figures reveal.
Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Afghanistan election delayed
Presidential elections have been put back due to security concerns in certain regions of the country.
Thursday, Jan 29, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Fast food apprenticeship 'offers valuable transferable skills'
News of the McDonald's scheme may be of interest to Planet Talk customers who benefit from cheap international calls.
Friday, Jan 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheaper utility bills 'could help people make savings'
Cheap international phone calls may not be the only way people can make much-needed savings in the coming months, it has emerged.
Monday, Jan 05, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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New phones 'to revolutionise policing'
New communications technology may be in use by the police within the next few years.
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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UK economy 'needs people with second language'
Speakers of foreign languages could be making plenty of cheap international phone calls over the Christmas period.
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Manchester police improve ethnic minority figures, report shows
Manchester police have improved their ethnic minority figures, a report shows.
Monday, Dec 08, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Ethnic minority employment plans 'unrealistic'
Plans for new employment laws regarding ethnic minorities are 'unrealistic'.
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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London Muslim women form cycling club
UK sees its first female Muslim cycle group.
Friday, Nov 28, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Lib Dem gift 'to boost minority politicians'
Funding boost to be provided for female and ethnic minority candidates.
Friday, Nov 28, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International calling "a simple process"
Making cheap international calls from a mobile is now a much simpler process, one expert says.
Thursday, Nov 06, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Programme aims to inspire ethnic minority youngsters
A scheme in Doncaster is working with youngsters from ethnic minorities to help inspire them to do better.
Thursday, Nov 06, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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