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