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IS threat lingers in Afghanistan despite leader's death INTERNATIONAL

IS threat lingers in Afghanistan despite leader's death

The killing of the Islamic State group's leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan has dealt a major blow to the jihadists, but despite a US-backed scorched earth offensive the regional franchise is far from over, observers said Saturday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Afghan government partner berates President Ghani INTERNATIONAL

Afghan government partner berates President Ghani

Afghan government chief executive Abdullah Abdullah has sharply criticised President Ashraf Ghani, a dramatic public break that exposed long-simmering tension within the former election rivals' fragile unity government.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Pakistani copter crashes, occupants feared held by Taliban INTERNATIONAL

Pakistani copter crashes, occupants feared held by Taliban

A Pakistani government helicopter crash-landed in Taliban-held territory in Afghanistan on Thursday and all passengers and crew are feared captured by the insurgents, officials said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Six foreign tourists wounded in attack in western Afghanistan INTERNATIONAL

Six foreign tourists wounded in attack in western Afghanistan

At least six foreign tourists and their driver were wounded in Afghanistan on Thursday in an attack by gunmen on their convoy as it passed through western Herat province, government officials said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Foreign tourists attacked in western Afghanistan INTERNATIONAL

Foreign tourists attacked in western Afghanistan

Taliban militants attacked foreign tourists escorted by an Afghan army convoy in western Herat province on Thursday, leaving at least six people wounded as the insurgents step up nationwide attacks.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Three Taliban and one policeman killed in Kabul hotel attack INTERNATIONAL

Three Taliban and one policeman killed in Kabul hotel attack

Three Taliban suicide attackers and one policeman are dead hours after an attack on Kabul's Northgate Hotel, police said Monday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Afghan government 'loses 5% of territory in four months' INTERNATIONAL

Afghan government 'loses 5% of territory in four months'

The Afghan government lost control or influence of nearly 5% of its territory between January and May, the US government's top watchdog on Afghanistan said in a report, an indication of the challenges its forces are facing.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Afghan civilian casualties soar to record high, UN says INTERNATIONAL

Afghan civilian casualties soar to record high, UN says

Civilian casualties in Afghanistan soared to a record high in the first half of 2016, the UN said on Monday, with children in particular paying a heavy price for growing insecurity as the conflict escalates.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Anger, mourning in Afghanistan after Kabul suicide attack INTERNATIONAL

Anger, mourning in Afghanistan after Kabul suicide attack

Members of Afghanistan's Hazara minority began the task of burying more than 80 people killed in Saturday's suicide attack in Kabul with many blaming political leaders for security failures that led to the massacre.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
80 killed as IS claims twin blasts during Kabul protest INTERNATIONAL

80 killed as IS claims twin blasts during Kabul protest

Islamic State group jihadists claimed responsibility for twin explosions on Saturday that ripped through crowds of Shia Hazaras in Kabul, killing at least 80 people and wounding 231 others in their first major attack in the Afghan capital.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Afghanistan welcomes Nato's renewed security pledge INTERNATIONAL

Afghanistan welcomes Nato's renewed security pledge

Afghan president Ashraf Ghani on Monday welcomed as an "achievement" the renewed funding commitment from Nato for his country's fledgling security forces amid increasing Taliban insurgency.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Nato commits to fund Afghan forces to 2020 INTERNATIONAL

Nato commits to fund Afghan forces to 2020

Nato allies have promised the United States they will help fund Afghan security forces to the tune of around $1bn annually over the next three years despite public fatigue in Western countries about their involvement in the conflict.

4:45 AM November 25 2016