Afghan suicide bomber kills 21, mostly Taliban fighters observing Eid truce
A suicide bomber blew himself up in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 21 people and wounding another 41. Continue reading
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Donald Trump’s Afghanistan strategy has yielded little progress: report
Trump’s South Asia strategy has shown few signs of progress this quarter, a U.S. government watchdog report said, despite public assertions by the U.S. military that Taliban militants were on the back foot. Continue reading
Explosions at Afghan cricket match kill 8, injure dozens
Eight people were killed and dozens more wounded by multiple explosions at a cricket match in the eastern city of Jalalabad late on Friday night, officials said. Continue reading
Terms of reference for Nova Scotia Desmond inquiry to be released soon: minister
The terms of reference were expected by the end of January, and Justice Minister Mark Furey says the province is now waiting on the chief judge of the provincial court to appoint a presiding judge and Crown attorney. Continue reading
Plaque in Saskatoon commemorates soldiers’ efforts during Afghanistan war
A plaque was added to the Saskatoon cenotaph, marking the North Saskatchewan Regiment’s efforts in the 13-year war in Afghanistan. Continue reading
Explosion at Afghan mosque used as voter registration centre kills 12, wounds 33
A bomb blast inside a mosque in eastern Afghanistan that was being used as a voter registration center killed at least 12 people and wounded 33, officials said. Continue reading
Double suicide bombing in Kabul kills at least 25, including 9 journalists
A coordinated double suicide bombing by the Islamic State group hit central Kabul on Monday morning, killing at least 25 people, including nine journalists, officials said. An AFP photographer and a cameraman for a local TV station were among the fatalities, the police said. Continue reading
At least 57 killed by suicide bomber’s attack of voter registration centre in Kabul
A suicide bomber struck a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital on Sunday, killing at least 31 people in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group. Continue reading
Calgary veterans advocate whose son was killed in Afghanistan passes away
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Michael Hornburg, who became a vocal advocate for war veterans after his son Nathan was killed in Afghanistan, has died after suffering from a brain tumour. Continue reading
Family of former soldier involved in Nova Scotia murder-suicide challenge’s friend’s claims
Shane MacDonald, a spokesperson for the Poulin family, says the family believes Marc Poulin’s struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder was “the critical factor” behind what happened in Springhill. Continue reading
