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Pakistan-Afghanistan begin negotiation mechanism to address terror concerns

Pakistan has said that it has begun a negotiation mechanism with Afghanistan which will enable both nations to address each other`s concerns over terrorism.

Feb 26, 2017, 11:21 AM IST

18 Afghan asylum seekers sent home from Germany

A group of 18 Afghan nationals whose application for asylum in Germany was rejected and who were deported, arrived in Kabul on Thursday.

Feb 23, 2017, 14:14 PM IST

Avalanche hits Afghanistan's Badakhshan, 10 killed

At least 10 people lost their lives and 12 others were wounded after a snow avalanche struck a village in northern Afghan province of Badakhshan, a local official said on Saturday.

Feb 04, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

JNU student raped by two Afghan nationals in Delhi

The victim, a second year BA (Honours) student of JNU, had gone to a pub in Hauz Khas village last week with her friend where she met one Twaab Ahmad alias Saleem.

Jan 20, 2017, 21:54 PM IST

Two civilians killed in bomb blast in Afghan's Laghman province

An Afghan official says that at least two Afghan civilians were killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Laghman province.

Dec 25, 2016, 14:46 PM IST

US airstrike killed at least 32 civilians in Afghanistan's Kunduz last week: UN

The United Nations is investigating claims that up to 32 civilians were killed in a US airstrike in the volatile Afghan province of Kunduz last week, calling any loss of civilian life "unacceptable".

Nov 07, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

US soldier killed in anti-Taliban battle in Afghanistan

An American soldier was killed Tuesday during an anti-Taliban operation near the capital of the southern Afghan province of Helmand, US-led NATO forces said.

Aug 23, 2016, 18:52 PM IST

Afghan forces retake northern district hours after it fell to Taliban

Afghan security forces regained control of Khan Abad district, Kunduz province which was seized by Taliban militants, police said on Sunday.

Aug 21, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

25 militants killed in airstrikes in Afghan's Helmand

At least 25 militants were killed as Afghan security forces targeted Taliban hideouts in Helmand province, an official statement said on Sunday.

Aug 14, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

Eleven policemen killed in Taliban attacks in northern Afghan

At least nine policemen were killed in Taliban attacks on checkpoints in the northern Afghan province of Baghlan, while another two were killed in the east, security officials said today.

Aug 14, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

Twin blasts rock Kabul; ISIS claims responsibility, at least 80 dead

Two suicide explosions hit Afghanistan's capital city on Saturday during a mass demonstration leaving many people killed.

Jul 23, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

Afghan officials report Taliban attacks in northern province

Two districts in the northern Afghan province of Kunduz were coming under sustained attack by Taliban fighters on Thursday, Afghan officials said.

Jul 21, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

Muslim man removed from flight after attendant announced, 'Mohamed Ahmed, I will be watching you'

In a case of alleged discrimination in the US, a 40-year-old Muslim man was removed from a plane after a flight attendant publicly announced his name, seat number and said she would be watching him.

Jul 21, 2016, 16:49 PM IST

Blast kills 7 Taliban militants including group commnader Abdul Rauf in Afghanistan's Logar

Seven Taliban militants including their group commander were killed on Thursday as their explosive device detonated prematurely in Logar province in Afghanistan, an official said.

Jun 23, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Suicide bombing in Kabul kills 10 people

An Afghan official said a suicide bomber has struck a vehicle carrying court employees in Kabul, killing 10 people.

May 25, 2016, 13:16 PM IST

30 dead, hundreds wounded as Taliban attack rattles Kabul

Thirty people were killed and hundreds wounded when a Taliban truck bomb tore through central Kabul and a fierce firefight broke out Tuesday, one week after the insurgents launched their annual spring offensive.

Apr 20, 2016, 01:26 AM IST

Seven killed, 327 wounded in Kabul attack: Officials

At least seven people were killed and 327 others wounded in an ongoing Taliban attack in central Kabul Tuesday, the Afghan health ministry said.

Apr 19, 2016, 14:02 PM IST

Eight killed in Afghan Taliban attacks

At least eight people were killed on Wednesday after Taliban militants attacked government offices in Afghanistan`s Helmand province, an official said.

Mar 09, 2016, 16:00 PM IST

Awaiting detailed report from Afghan agencies on attack: India

India on Wednesday said it was awaiting a detailed report from Afghan security agencies on perpetrators of the terror attack on its Consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif in Northern Afghanistan.

Jan 07, 2016, 21:06 PM IST

Mazar-i-Sharif siege: Fresh blasts, gunfire heard, Indian mission staff safe

Gunfights raged Monday as Afghan forces battled to flush out militants holed up near the Indian consulate in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, hours after they attempted to storm the diplomatic mission.

Jan 04, 2016, 10:52 AM IST