12 killed, more than 150 wounded by car bomb in central Afghanistan: Officials
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed claimed responsibility for the suicide attack saying the target was the intelligence service’s compound in Ghazni. Continue reading
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U.S. envoy to Afghanistan says ‘substantive’ progress made in Taliban peace talks
The Taliban currently control nearly half of Afghanistan, and are more powerful than at any time since the October 2001 U.S.-led invasion. 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
Latest round of talks with U.S. ‘critical’: Taliban
The talks began on Saturday and are expected to continue into the next week. 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
Former door guard at Trudeau and GG’s residences fighting RCMP security screening allegations
The case of an Ottawa Commissionaire highlights the social media scrutiny employees now face from governments and employers. Continue reading
2 children among 6 civilians mistakenly killed by security forces in Afghanistan
An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, provincial officials said Saturday. Continue reading
Top soldier apologizes after outcry over restricted Afghanistan memorial, pledges to make it public
The Afghanistan Memorial Hall installed within the security perimeter of military offices in Ottawa will be opened to the public. Continue reading
Veterans, families of fallen Afghanistan soldiers excluded from war memorial event
The event, which included a dedication of the Afghanistan Memorial Hall, was held just outside Ottawa on May 13. Continue reading