Afghanistan
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Nov- 2020 -24 NovemberAsia Pacific
14 Dead as Twin Blasts Rock Historic Afghan City of Bamiyan
At least 14 people were killed in central Afghanistan on Tuesday when two blasts ripped through the historic city of Bamiyan, home to many members of the mainly Shiite Hazara ethnic minority, officials said.
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23 NovemberAsia Pacific
Taliban Rigging Drones to Drop Bombs, Afghan Spy Chief Says
The Taliban have deployed small drones to drop bombs on government forces in some recent attacks, Afghanistan's spy chief said Monday, illustrating a new fighting method used by the insurgents.
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20 NovemberAsia Pacific
Afghan Government, Taliban Agree Peace Talk Rules: Officials
The Afghan government and the Taliban have resolved key sticking points that had stalled peace talks for weeks, clearing the way for negotiations to move forward.
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18 NovemberAmericas
US to Slash Troop Levels in Iraq, Afghanistan
The US will slash troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq to their lowest levels in nearly 20 years of war after President Donald Trump pledged to end conflicts abroad, the Pentagon announced.
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11 NovemberTerrorism
Pakistani Al-Qaeda Bomb-Maker Mohammad Hanif Killed in Afghanistan
Mohammad Hanif, a Pakistani bomb-maker who trained Taliban militants before switching allegiance to Al-Qaeda, has been killed in western Afghanistan.
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3 NovemberDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Deadly Afghanistan Attack Points Towards Drone-Use by Taliban
An unspecified explosion carried out by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province that left four security officers dead points at the insurgents using drones.
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3 NovemberCommentary
Why Afghanistan Has Pledged Support for Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh
Afghanistan’s support for Azerbaijan in its war with Armenia reflects Kabul's desire to strengthen ties with countries which will help it increase its global trade.
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2 NovemberAsia Pacific
At Least 19 Killed After Gunmen Storm Kabul University
At least 19 people were killed and 22 wounded Monday when militants stormed Afghanistan's biggest university, an official said.
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2 NovemberAsia Pacific
Eight Wounded as Gunmen Storm Kabul University Book Fair
At least eight people were wounded when gunmen stormed Kabul University on Monday during an Iranian book fair, firing shots and sending students fleeing.
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Oct- 2020 -27 OctoberAsia Pacific
Three Dead, Dozens Wounded in Attack on Afghan Police Base
A car bomb attack on an Afghan police special forces base followed by an ongoing gun battle has killed three policemen and wounded dozens of people, officials said Tuesday.
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