Afghanistan

Young Afghans see opportunities dwindle as security worsens
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Young Afghans see opportunities dwindle as security worsens

Sultan Hossaini sent three of his children from their rural home to the capital, Kabul, hoping they would gain degrees…
Taliban ‘open letter’ to Trump urges US to leave Afghanistan
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Taliban ‘open letter’ to Trump urges US to leave Afghanistan

The Taliban have sent an “open letter” to President Donald Trump, reiterating their calls for America to leave Afghanistan after…
Taliban frees 235 villagers in northern Afghanistan
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Taliban frees 235 villagers in northern Afghanistan

Taliban insurgents released 235 civilians held since seizing control of an area in northern Sari Pul province five days ago,…
NATO soldiers suppress attempted insider attack in Afghanistan
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NATO soldiers suppress attempted insider attack in Afghanistan

 Romanian soldiers from the NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan killed an Afghan policeman who was trying to carry out…
Taliban claim responsibility for suicide bombing on NATO convoy in Afghanistan
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Taliban claim responsibility for suicide bombing on NATO convoy in Afghanistan

The Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing attack earlier in the day on a NATO convoy in southern…
Attack on Shia mosque in Afghan city kills at least 29
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Attack on Shia mosque in Afghan city kills at least 29

A suicide attack on a Shia mosque in the western Afghan city of Herat killed more than 29 people and…
Afghan forces lose 2,531 killed from Jan 1-May 8 says report
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Afghan forces lose 2,531 killed from Jan 1-May 8 says report

 A total of 2,531 Afghan security forces were killed and 4,238 wounded in the first four months of the year,…
Afghan politicians demand return of Vice President Dostum
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Afghan politicians demand return of Vice President Dostum

Two influential Afghan politicians urged President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday to allow embattled Vice President Rashid Dostum to return home…
IS targets Iraq Embassy in Kabul; all 4 attackers killed
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IS targets Iraq Embassy in Kabul; all 4 attackers killed

The Islamic State group targeted the Iraqi Embassy in Kabul on Monday, with a suicide bomber blowing himself up outside…
The Latest: IS claims attack on Iraqi Embassy in Kabul
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The Latest: IS claims attack on Iraqi Embassy in Kabul

A media outlet linked to the Islamic State group says two IS militants were behind the attack on the Iraqi…
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