Afghanistan deputy chief of intelligence killed in Taliban suicide attack
Afghans pray next to coffin of Abdullah Laghmani, Afghan's deputy chief of intelligence in Eidgah mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 4, 2009. Taliban suicide attack killed 23 people east of Kabul, including the country's deputy chief of intelligence and the head of a provincial council..The explosion ripped through a crowd attending the inauguration of a mosque in Laghman province on Wednesday. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A man looks at the photographs of Iranian-French photographer Reza Deghati in an exhibition names 'Salar-e Shahidan', which means 'Leader of Martyrs' at the grave of anti-Soviet resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud (seen in pictures), in Panj Shir valley north of Kabul, Afghanistan on September 3, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah.
A man looks at the photographs of Iranian-French photographer Reza Deghati in an exhibition names 'Salar-e Shahidan', which means 'Leader of Martyrs' at the grave of anti-Soviet resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud (2nd-R), in Panj Shir valley north of Kabul, Afghanistan on September 3, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah.
A boy wears a hat with a picture of Afghanistan President and candidate for the upcoming presidential election Hamed Karzai as he and other play on a Soviet made damaged tank in Soviet-era in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 2, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah.
A boy wipes his eye as he and others sit on a Soviet made damaged tank in Soviet-era in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 2, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah.
A man works in a shop during Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Men read the Koran in a mosque during Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A man prays in a mosque during Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Vendors work in a shop during Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A man passes a carpet shop during Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People move through an alley during Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A man prays in a mosque during Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Afghan Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah holds a press conference in Kabul
Afghan Presidential candidate and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah gestures during his press conference in a hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. Afghan opposition candidate Abdullah Abdullah has hinted that he will not accept a compromised outcome of recent controversial presidential election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Afghan Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah holds a press conference in Kabul
Afghan Presidential candidate and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah enters a car after his press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. Afghan opposition candidate Abdullah Abdullah has hinted that he will not accept a compromised outcome of recent controversial presidential election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Afghan Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah holds a press conference in Kabul
Afghan Presidential candidate and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah gestures during his press conference in a hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. Afghan opposition candidate Abdullah Abdullah has hinted that he will not accept a compromised outcome of recent controversial presidential election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Afghan Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah holds a press conference in Kabul
Afghan Presidential candidate and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah (R) answers to media after his press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 1, 2009. Afghan opposition candidate Abdullah Abdullah has hinted that he will not accept a compromised outcome of recent controversial presidential election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Reflections of Afghanis are seen in the water while they pump water into their containers in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 30, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Children play on a dilapidated car during sunset as a view of Kabul city is seen in background in Afghanistan on August 29, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A shoe-shiner is reflected in a shop window as he waits for costumers on Wazir Akbar Khan street in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 28, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
American Gerald Scott Flint (L), a medic of the Volunteer Medics Worldwide (VMW) humanitarian assistance team, checks a boy's hands in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 28, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
American Gerald Scott Flint (L), a medic of the Volunteer Medics Worldwide (VMW) humanitarian assistance team, checks a boy's eyes in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 28, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People pass a poor Burqa-clad woman and her girl who lost her legs during a war with the Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 27, 2009. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Afghan confectioners make traditional sweets for Iftar, the evening meal during Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 27, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Afghan girls smile and they look at the camera during the Ramadan month in old city of Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Two boys play in old city of Kabul during the Ramadan month, Afghanistan on August 26, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Blind Muslim men rest in a mosque in old city of Kabul during the Ramadan month, Afghanistan on August 26, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People pass a picture of Afghanistan presidential candidate and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah during the Ramadan month in old city of Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A poultry seller looks on while people move through a bazaar during the Ramadan month in old city of Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier sits on his PK47 gun while he prays at the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) in Afghanistan on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People move through a street in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) in Afghanistan on August 24, 2009. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located in the north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A picture of Afghanistan presidential candidate and former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah (L) is seen next to different currencies in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) in Afghanistan on August 24, 2009. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located in the north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Silhouette of an Afghan boy is seen while he feeds pigeons in front of the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) in Afghanistan on August 24, 2009. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Silhouette of an Afghan boy is seen while he feeds pigeons in front of the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) in Afghanistan on August 24, 2009. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People move through a street while sun sets in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) in Afghanistan on August 24, 2009. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
An Afghan Natioanl Army (ANA) soldier prays inside the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) city of Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 23, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier sits on his PK47 gun while he prays at the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) in Afghanistan on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Two men rest inside the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted) city of Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A white Burqa-clad woman and her son prays inside the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
White Burqa-clad women leave the Blue Mosque after their prayers in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan, on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
White Burqa-clad women leave the Blue Mosque after their prayers in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
White Burqa-clad women pray during the Ramadan month at Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People pray in the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
White Burqa-clad woman arrives to pray at the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
White Burqa-clad women leave the Blue Mosque after prayers in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Clerics pray for Burqa-clad women during the Ramadan month inside the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A Burqa-clad woman feeds pigeons in front of the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif (Tomb of the Exalted), Afghanistan in Balkh province on August 24, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Mazar-e-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and is located on north. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Muslims pray in a mosque during the Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. The sign on top reads as Prophet Mohammed. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A Muslim prays in a mosque during the Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Muslims break their fast in a mosque during the Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Muslims pray before they break their fast in a mosque during the Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A worker stands next to ballot boxes from the Afghan presidential election at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Members of the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) move ballot boxes from the Afghan presidential election at IEC base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A worker moves an Afghan presidential election's ballot box at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Members of the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) work on ballot boxes of Afghan presidential election at IEC base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Workers stand next to ballot boxes of Afghan presidential election at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A worker moves an Afghan presidential election's ballot box at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Two ballot boxes of Afghan presidential election are seen at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A worker moves an Afghan presidential election's ballot box at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A worker moves an Afghan presidential election's ballot box at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A worker moves an Afghan presidential election's ballot box at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
A worker moves an Afghan presidential election's ballot box at the Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People count ballot papers after the close of the polling stations in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Ballot papers from the Afghanistan presidential election are seen in a polling station in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Members of Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) monitor counting process at the IEC base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Members of Independent Election commission of Afghanistan (IEC) monitor counting process at the IEC base in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People count ballot papers after the close of polling stations in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People count ballot papers after the close of polling station in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's re-election chances appeared tougher as Afghans voted Thursday in their second-ever election. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People eat their dinner at the eve of Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People buys bread at the eve of Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
People buys bread at the eve of Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Muslims pray in a mosque at the eve of Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Muslims pray in a mosque at the eve of Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Muslims pray in a mosque at the eve of Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Muslims pray in a mosque at the eve of Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah
Muslims pray in a mosque at the eve of Ramadan month in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 21, 2009. During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah