2 U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan bombing identified by military officials
The Taliban immediately took responsibility for the attack. Qari Yusouf Ahmadi, a Taliban spokesman, said it occurred in the southern Kandahar province. Continue reading
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Hundreds attend funerals in Afghan village after mosque bombing kills 66
Villagers from the surrounding Haskamena district said that there were more than one hundred worshippers at the time of the bombing in the mosque. Continue reading
24 killed, 31 wounded in bombing at Afghan president’s campaign rally
Ghani was present at the venue but was unharmed, according to his campaign chief. Continue reading
Taliban claims car-bomb attack in Kabul that left 14 dead, more than 100 hurt
The attacks came a day after a U.S. envoy and the Taliban reported progress in their talks on negotiating an end to the nearly 18-year war. Continue reading
6 dead, more than 100 wounded in Taliban bomb attack in Afghanistan’s capital
The Taliban claimed the attack, which came as the insurgents were holding their latest round of talks with U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in the Gulf state of Qatar, where they have a political office. Continue reading
Taliban bomb attack kills 8 election officials in Afghanistan
Afghan officials say Taliban insurgents have killed eight people in a bomb attack targeting election officials in southern Kandahar province. Continue reading
2 dead, 24 injured after 3 bombs explode in Afghan capital
The first bomb was attached to bus carrying university students, and was followed 20 minutes later by two roadside bombs in the same area. Continue reading
3 U.S. Marines killed in Afghanistan bombing claimed by Taliban
Three other U.S. service members were also wounded in the attack. Continue reading
Blast hits Kabul airport on return of exiled Afghan VP
Afghanistan’s first vice-president, a former Uzbek warlord, escaped unharmed from an explosion near the airport as he returned home on Sunday after living in Turkey for over a year. Continue reading
Afghanistan suicide attack kills at least 41, ISIS claims responsibility
The Islamic State group affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility. Continue reading