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Large explosion, gunfire rock Afghanistan's capital

Thu Nov 27, 2014 23:00:46

A large explosion has rocked Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, followed by the exchange of gunfire in the city’s central district.

Taliban militants seize 15 officials in northern Afghanistan+Video

Thu Nov 27, 2014 16:41:14

Taliban militants have seized at least 15 government officials during an ambush in Afghanistan’s northern province of Kunduz, an official says.

39 Killed and Injured in a Blast Targeted British Embassy Vehicle + Video

Thu Nov 27, 2014 14:27:43

A suicide bomber rammed his explosives-packed car into a British embassy vehicle in Kabul on Thursday, killing at least five Afghans and wounding 34 bystanders in the latest blast to hit the city.

Afghan mom kills 25 Taliban militants

Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:45:21

An Afghan woman has killed at least 25 Taliban militants in revenge for the killing of his son, who was shot dead before her eyes in western Farah province, local media report.

Truck Bomb Hits Foreign Base in Afghan Capital, Kills 2

Tue Nov 18, 2014 14:46:47

A truck bomb hit a base for foreign forces in Afghanistan's capital early on Tuesday, killing two Afghan security guards, police said.

Bombs Kill 10 Police in Afghanistan

Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:47:13

Bombs struck three Afghan cities, including the capital Kabul, in east Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 10 police, officials said, a day after a Taliban suicide bomber penetrated police headquarters in Kabul killing at least one person.

5 Taliban Commanders Declare Allegiance to ISIS

Tue Oct 14, 2014 17:18:42

Five Taliban commanders in Pakistan and their spokesman announced formal allegiance Tuesday to the ISIS militant group, in a blow to al-Qaeda's dominance in the region.

Taliban Ambush in Northern Afghanistan Kills 22 Police

Mon Oct 13, 2014 16:09:36

Taliban insurgents ambushed a convoy of Afghan security forces in a mountainous area of northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing 22 soldiers and police,an official told Reuters.

Ashraf Ghani sworn in as new Afghan president

Mon Sep 29, 2014 16:51:22

Afghanistan hosted a grand presidential inauguration, with Ashraf Ghani taking power as NATO troops end their 13-year war without defeating the Taliban.

han Presidential Contenders Sign Unity Deal

Sun Sep 21, 2014 15:47:44

A deal to form a government of national unity in Afghanistan has been signed at a ceremony in Kabul.

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