Afghan Taliban release statement praising new leader
August 1, 2015
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Afghan Taliban release statement praising new leader

“If he gets the credibility, it might not be such bad news to have Mansour…

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Haqqani network confirms death of its leader Jaluluddin Haqqani
August 1, 2015
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Haqqani network confirms death of its leader Jaluluddin Haqqani

The top contenders included Mansour and Omar’s son Mullah Yakoub, who sources said was favoured…

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White House says former Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead
August 1, 2015
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White House says former Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead

Afghanistan said July 29 that Omar died more than two years ago in a hospital…

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Taliban seize district, 80 villages in northern Afghanistan
July 28, 2015
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Taliban seize district, 80 villages in northern Afghanistan

Provincial police chief Abdul Habib Syed Khel said sporadic clashes still continue and at leat…

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20 people killed at wedding in Afghanistan
July 27, 2015
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20 people killed at wedding in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN)A wedding in Afghanistan turned deadly Sunday night when a gunfight broke out,…

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Gun battle leaves 13 militants dead in NE. Afghanistan
July 25, 2015
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Gun battle leaves 13 militants dead in NE. Afghanistan

The sources speaking on the condition of anonymity said the forces have also surrendered their…

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Nigeria inches toward polio-free status
July 24, 2015
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Nigeria inches toward polio-free status

“We are now looking ahead to our next challenge which is to sustain the momentum…

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US acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in war on terror
July 23, 2015
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US acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in war on terror

Accompanied by the Pakistan Ambassador to the US, Jalil Abbas Jilani, Fatemi discussed with Rice…

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Hong Kong, Netherlands book ICC World Twenty20 berth with wins over
July 22, 2015
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Hong Kong, Netherlands book ICC World Twenty20 berth with wins over

An investigation is to take place into the World T20 qualifier between Afghanistan and Hong…

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Islamic State leader in Afghanistan killed in USA airstrike
July 14, 2015
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Islamic State leader in Afghanistan killed in USA airstrike

Mr Sediqi offered no photographs or other evidence to show the strikes killed the IS…

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