American University reopens, defying threats of attack

By Shadi Khan Saif. Defying threats of another deadly attack, the American University of Afghanistan, or AUAF, has re-opened in Kabul with upgraded security. Classes restarted on Tuesday, seven months after militants stormed its compound, located on a busy street in the western part of the Afghan capital, leaving 13 dead, including seven students, one lecturer, and a member of the Afghan security forces. More...