Taliban confirms Omar’s death; Mullah Akhtar becomes new chief
August 13, 2015
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Taliban confirms Omar’s death; Mullah Akhtar becomes new chief

“Of course he wanted the foreigners out of Afghanistan, but Mullah Mansoor consistently told Mullah…

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Eight contractors among dead in attack on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation base in Kabul
August 13, 2015
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Eight contractors among dead in attack on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation base in Kabul

One of the many civilian victims injured in what was a devastating day of attacks…

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Mohammad Akhtar Mansoor: Taliban fighters ‘worried and confused’ after death
August 13, 2015
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Mohammad Akhtar Mansoor: Taliban fighters ‘worried and confused’ after death

Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, Taliban’s newly-anointed chief, may have deceived fellow insurgents for the past two…

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Afghanistan slams Pak after bombing near Kabul airport
August 13, 2015
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Afghanistan slams Pak after bombing near Kabul airport

“Pakistan still remains a venue and ground for gatherings from which mercenaries send us message…

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Afghan Taliban Confirm Mullah Omar’s Death
August 12, 2015
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Afghan Taliban Confirm Mullah Omar’s Death

Afghanistan’s government said it regretted the postponement of the second formal face-to-face meeting with the…

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Kabul bomb kills 5; Ghani warns Pakistan
August 12, 2015
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Kabul bomb kills 5; Ghani warns Pakistan

The latest attack in the Taliban’s offensive occurred Monday, when a Taliban jihadi carried out…

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Eight more confirmed dead in Kabul US base attack
August 12, 2015
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Eight more confirmed dead in Kabul US base attack

The Taliban face growing internal divisions afterMansour was announced as the new head of the…

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American Soldier Among 10 Killed in Kabul Military Base Attack
August 12, 2015
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American Soldier Among 10 Killed in Kabul Military Base Attack

The Wall Street Journal reports three Americans were injured in an explosion that occurred outside…

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US service member among dozens dead in trio of attacks in Afghanistan
August 12, 2015
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US service member among dozens dead in trio of attacks in Afghanistan

Explosions and gunfire also erupted when Camp Integrity, a base near the airport housing US…

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Afghan president slams Pakistan over recent Kabul attacks
August 12, 2015
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Afghan president slams Pakistan over recent Kabul attacks

An explosion on Monday at a busy roundabout near the entrance to Kabul’s global airport…

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