Afganistan

Boston.com has another set of great photos up at the big picture: Afghanistan. While it focuses some on USA involvement, there are also some great photos of the people and the countryside.

google news / associated press

notes a three-day conference starting Wednesday aimed at building a national consensus on how to end the nearly nine-year war.About 1,600 Afghans will convene in a giant tent at Kabul Polytechnic University.

Shortly I will have a review of Three Cups of Tea which offers a different perspective on Afganistan.