Afghanistan
Bomb attack hits US base in eastern Afghanistan
World
April 24, 2017
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
April 24, 2017
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
April 22, 2017
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
April 15, 2017
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
Life & Style
April 7, 2017
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
March 29, 2017
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
February 8, 2017
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
World
January 11, 2017
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
World
October 26, 2016
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
World
October 12, 2016
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…