We are learning tonight about a Canadian believed to be detained in Afghanistan this week. The country under Taliban rule is one of the most dangerous in the world.

Over time, I recognized that Canadian troops were not only focused on counterterrorism, but also on aiding Afghanistan’s development. Their commitment inspired me to approach them every chance I ...

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A powerful explosion ripped into a Canadian armored vehicle in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing two soldiers and wounding a journalist for Radio-Canada, officials said.