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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…
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…
Pakistan mourns Lahore victims of Taliban attack
Middle East
February 14, 2017
Pakistan mourns Lahore victims of Taliban attack
Pakistanis Tuesday mourned the victims of a Taliban-claimed suicide bomb in Lahore, as the death toll rose to 15 and…
Taliban fighters enter northern Afghan city of Kunduz
World
October 3, 2016
Taliban fighters enter northern Afghan city of Kunduz
Taliban fighters attacked the northern Afghan city of Kunduz overnight, entering urban areas and threatening a repeat of the assault…
Bombs kill at least 12, wound dozens at Pakistan court
World
September 2, 2016
Bombs kill at least 12, wound dozens at Pakistan court
Two bombs killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens outside a court complex in northwest Pakistan, a rescue official…
Former Afghan spy chief says letters show Pakistan supports militants
Middle East
July 15, 2016
Former Afghan spy chief says letters show Pakistan supports militants
The former head of Afghanistan's main intelligence agency released documents on Thursday which he said showed that Pakistani intelligence services…
Afghan Taliban leader likely killed in U.S. drone strike
World
May 22, 2016
Afghan Taliban leader likely killed in U.S. drone strike
The United States carried out an air strike on the leader of the Afghan Taliban, probably killing him in a…
Pentagon report reveals confusion among US troops over Afghan mission
World
May 9, 2016
Pentagon report reveals confusion among US troops over Afghan mission
Amid fierce fighting after the Taliban captured the northern Afghan city of Kunduz last year, U.S. special forces advisers repeatedly…
Dozens killed, wounded in Afghanistan suicide attacks
World
February 28, 2016
Dozens killed, wounded in Afghanistan suicide attacks
A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up near the Afghan Defense Ministry in Kabul on Saturday, causing heavy casualties just…
Afghan troops pull out of strategic Helmand district
World
February 20, 2016
Afghan troops pull out of strategic Helmand district
Afghan forces have pulled out of bases in Musa Qala, a strategic district of the southern province of Helmand, after…