Afghanistan
Young Afghans see opportunities dwindle as security worsens
Middle East
August 16, 2017
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
Middle East
August 15, 2017
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
Middle East
August 9, 2017
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
Middle East
August 5, 2017
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
Middle East
August 2, 2017
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
Middle East
August 2, 2017
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
Middle East
August 1, 2017
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
Middle East
August 1, 2017
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
Middle East
July 31, 2017
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
Middle East
July 31, 2017
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…