Large blast hits near Interior Ministry, Indian Embassy in Afghan capitalKABUL — A powerful explosion rocked the center of Afghanistan’s capital early Thursday near the Interior Ministry and the Indian Embassy, where dozens of civilians were killed in an attack last year. Suicide bombing near Indian embassy in Kabul, 3 deadKABUL - At least three people were killed in a suicide bombing near the Indian embassy in the Afghan capital Thursday morning. Large blast hits in center of Afghanistan’s capital, sending a plume of smoke risingKABUL — A large blast has sounded in the center of Afghanistan’s capital. Associated Press reporters heard the explosion and saw a plume of smoke rising from a site in downtown Kabul. Taliban mark 8th anniversary of Afghan war saying they’re no threat to other countriesKABUL — Afghanistan’s insurgent Taliban marked the eighth anniversary of the U.S. invasion Wednesday saying they have no “agenda” to harm other countries but would continue fighting as long as America and its allies remain in the troubled nation. Details from deadly attack: US says insurgents breached base during Kamdesh battleKABUL — Insurgents fought their way inside an American base in Afghanistan last weekend in a rare security breach before they were driven back under heavy fire during the deadliest battle for U.S. troops in more than a year, a U.S. official said Wednesday. Insurgent rocket hits busload of Afghan civilians, killing 2KABUL — An insurgent rocket ripped through a bus on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing two people aboard and wounding about 25, the government said. Al-Qaida showing smaller presence in Afghanistan; revival unclear if Taliban regain powerKABUL — Al-Qaida’s role in Afghanistan has faded after eight years of war. Afghan museum exhibits looted artifacts seized at British portsKABUL — The National Museum of Afghanistan on Tuesday unveiled hundreds of looted artifacts, some dating back as far as the 11th century, seized from smugglers trying to sell them on Europe’s black market. Afghan, US troops kill 40 militants in hunt for those behind 1 of deadliest attacks on USKABUL, Afghanistan — American and Afghan troops swept through forested mountains in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 40 militant fighters in a hunt for insurgents responsible for one of the deadliest attacks of the war on U.S. troops, the Defense Ministry said. Defense ministry: 10 Afghan troops die in fightingKABUL, Afghanistan — The defense ministry says 10 Afghan soldiers have died and more than 100 insurgents have been killed or wounded in fighting in the south and east of the country. 10 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban ambushKABUL - Ten Afghan soldiers were killed in a Taliban ambush in southern Afghanistan while the defence ministry said Tuesday that more than 100 Taliban militants were killed and wounded elsewhere in the country. Taliban gaining in firepower and confidence in AfghanistanKABUL - As U.S. military forces continues to fight in Afghanistan, an in-depth look at the covert operations of the Taliban, suggests that they are continuing to gain in firepower and confidence. Afghan election recount begins, new results expected next week; more combat deaths reportedKABUL — Afghanistan edged closer to a long-awaited resolution to August’s presidential vote Monday as election workers started recounting suspect ballots and an official said a ruling on whether President Hamid Karzai won or will face a runoff is expected next week. 2 NATO soldiers including 1 American die in latest Afghan fightingKABUL — Bombs killed two NATO troopers, including one American, following the deadliest attack against U.S. forces in Afghanistan in more than a year, military officials said Monday. 8 US soldiers die in militant attack on outposts in remote eastern AfghanistanKABUL — Hundreds of insurgents armed with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades stormed a pair of remote outposts near the Pakistan border, killing eight U.S. soldiers and capturing more than 20 Afghan security troops in the deadliest assault against U.S. forces in more than a year, military officials said. Ten killed in Afghan insurgent attackKABUL - Eight US soldiers and two Afghan troopers were killed when suspected Taliban insurgents attacked their outposts in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, officials said Sunday. 8 US soldiers, 7 Afghans killed in militia attack on outposts in remote eastern AfghanistanKABUL — Militant fighters streaming from an Afghan village and a mosque attacked a pair of remote outposts near the Pakistani border, killing eight U.S. soldiers and as many as seven Afghan forces in one of the fiercest battles of the eight-year war. 8 US soldiers, 2 Afghans killed in militia attack on outpost in remote eastern AfghanistanKABUL — The military says eight American soldiers and two Afghans were killed in an attack on two outposts in remote eastern Afghanistan. Five years alone in his synagogue, Afghan Jew is his community’s last gaspKABUL — Zebulon Simentov lives, eats and prays alone — the last known Jew in a country dominated by conservative Muslim culture. Afghan policeman patrolling with US troops opens fire, killing 2 Americans, official saysKABUL — An Afghan policeman on patrol with U.S. soldiers opened fire on the Americans, killing two of them before fleeing, officials said Saturday, raising questions about discipline in the ranks of the Afghan forces and possible infiltration by insurgents. 3 US troops killed by attacks in eastern Afghanistan, including 2 in firefight with militantsKABUL — Three American troops were killed by attacks in eastern Afghanistan, the military said Saturday, adding to the toll as the Obama administration debates its strategy in the troubled eight-year war. 3 US troops killed in attacks in eastern Afghanistan, including 2 in firefight with militantsKABUL — The military says three U.S. troops have died in attacks in eastern Afghanistan, including two killed in a firefight with militants. American soldier in Afghanistan killed in grenade attack; bomb kills British airmanKABUL — A suicide bomber struck a U.S. convoy in southern Afghanistan on Friday, killing two American soldiers, and military officials announced the deaths of two other international troopers — one American and one Briton — the day before. Man escapes Taliban captivity after killing five militantsKABUL - A man who was abducted by the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan has escaped from its captivity after killing six militants, an official said Thursday. Afghanistan poised to outlaw spousal abuse and child marriage _ but will it make a difference?KABUL — The young Afghan woman got her first inkling of a life beyond her abusive husband when friends mentioned a government ministry dedicated to defending women. Then she saw a TV show about women’s rights. Finally, after four years of marriage, she grabbed some car fare and fled. Tribal leader: At least 6 Afghan civilians die in NATO airstrike in southern provinceKABUL — A NATO airstrike on a compound in southwestern Afghanistan killed a family of six, a local tribal leader said Thursday, despite orders from the top U.S. commander to avoid airpower if civilians are at risk. At least 6 Afghan civilians dead in NATO airstrike that killed 9 in western provinceKABUL — A NATO airstrike on a compound in southwestern Afghanistan killed a family of six, a local tribal leader said Thursday, despite orders from the top U.S. commander to avoid airpower if civilians are at risk. Afghan lawmakers call for criminal investigation into election fraud, allege UN biasKABUL — A group of Afghan lawmakers called Thursday for criminal investigations into alleged fraud in the country’s disputed presidential election, saying a probe by a U.N.-backed panel has been tainted because some U.N. officials are biased in favor of President Hamid Karzai. At least 6 Afghan civilians dead in airstrike that killed 9 in western provinceKABUL — An airstrike on a compound in southwestern Afghanistan killed a family of six, a local tribal leader said Thursday, after the U.S. military reported that ground forces were coming under fire from inside the residence and called in aircraft. At least 5 Afghan civilians dead in airstrike that killed 9 in western provinceKABUL — A tribal leader says at least six civilians — a farmer, his wife and four children — are among nine dead in an airstrike in western Afghanistan. |
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