11.  Forces of the ousted Afghan government said Saturday they have surrounded rival Taliban fighters in a key eastern provincial capital.

12.  The Taliban entered Kapisa a day after the Islamic militia captured the strategic Bagram airbase and key provincial capital of Charikar north of Kabul.

13.  The Taliban have captured the key western provincial capital Herat as well as Nimroz, Helmand and Farah provinces.

14.  While the cost of living in Buenos Aires is on the high side, office rents are among the lowest rates for key capital cities.

15.  Most Gulf states, once key capital exporters, have launched reforms to attract investment and repair economic damage caused by weak oil prices.

16.  On Saturday, it also remained unclear who was now in control of Gbarnga, a key central provincial capital.

17.  The central Liberian town of Gbarnga, a stronghold of President Charles Taylor and key provincial capital, fell into the hands of rebels on Sunday, diplomats said.