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Bomb attack hits US base in eastern Afghanistan
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Bomb attack hits US base in eastern Afghanistan

Suspected Taliban insurgents on Monday attacked a US-operated base in Afghanistan's eastern province of Khost, officials said, but gave few…
Afghan defense minister, army chief of staff resign over deadly attack
Middle East

Afghan defense minister, army chief of staff resign over deadly attack

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani accepted the resignations of his defense minister and army chief of staff on Monday, after more…
Over 100 killed, wounded in Taliban attack on Afghan military base: govt
Middle East

Over 100 killed, wounded in Taliban attack on Afghan military base: govt

More than 100 Afghan soldiers were killed and wounded in a coordinated Taliban attack on an army base in northern…
IS death toll hits 90 from huge US bomb in Afghanistan
Middle East

IS death toll hits 90 from huge US bomb in Afghanistan

Afghan authorities Saturday reported a jump in fatalities from the American military's largest non-nuclear bomb, declaring some 90 Islamic State…
Afghan martial arts fight reveals a nation divided
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Afghan martial arts fight reveals a nation divided

A martial arts bout in Afghanistan was billed as a bare-knuckle duel for supremacy, but it has become a lightning…
Afghans plan to double special forces from 17,000 as threats grow: sources
Middle East

Afghans plan to double special forces from 17,000 as threats grow: sources

Afghanistan plans to double the number of elite special forces from 17,000 troops, officials said, part of a long-term strategy…
6 Afghan Red Cross workers killed by suspected Islamic State: officials
Middle East

6 Afghan Red Cross workers killed by suspected Islamic State: officials

Suspected Islamic State gunmen killed at least six Afghan employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on…
Afghan officials probe attacks as death toll rises to at least 50
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Afghan officials probe attacks as death toll rises to at least 50

Afghan security officials began investigating Tuesday's attacks in the capital Kabul and the southern city of Kandahar as the death…
US air strikes spike as Afghans struggle against Taliban, Islamic State
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US air strikes spike as Afghans struggle against Taliban, Islamic State

American air strikes in Afghanistan this year have already significantly surpassed the total number conducted in 2015, a stark indicator…
Gunman kills 14 at shrine in Afghan capital: police
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Gunman kills 14 at shrine in Afghan capital: police

At least 14 people were killed on Tuesday when a gunman in a police uniform opened fire on worshippers gathered…
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