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Poverty, insecurity keeps two-third of Afghan girls out of school

Human Rights Watch in its new report released on Tuesday has said that growing insecurity and poverty in Afghanistan has kept at least two-third of Afghan girls out of schools.

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Afghan-born American convicted of New York bombing

An Afghanistan-born man was convicted on Monday of planting two pressure-cooker bombs in the Chelsea neighbourhood in New York last year, injuring 30 people with a rain of shrapnel when it detonated.

US limits its drone strikes while peace talks underway: Pakistan

Pakistan has said that the US should limit its drone strikes against Taliban militants while four nations’ efforts for peace dialogue are underway in Oman.

Poverty, insecurity keeps two-third of Afghan girls out of school

Human Rights Watch in its new report released on Tuesday has said that growing insecurity and poverty in Afghanistan has kept at least two-third of Afghan girls out of schools.

Taliban storms security compound, kills 7 policemen

Afghan officials in southwestern Ghazni province have said that at least 7 policemen were killed after Taliban militants stormed a security compound.

Afghan air force kills 26 Haqqani militants in east

Afghan special forces carried out airstrikes upon confirmed tipoff against hideouts of Haqqani militants in eastern Khost province.

Two explosions hit eastern Paktia province, clashes underway

Security officials have said that at least two explosions hit Gardez city of eastern Paktia province Tuesday morning.

In Nangarhar, Taliban shadow district governor killed

Taliban shadowy chief for Pachiragam district and eight of his armed men were killed following a special operation in the eastern Nangarhar province.

By January, TAPI Gas Pipeline may reach Afghanistan border

Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said on Sunday that it is expected that the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline which is being built in Tukmenistan will reach the Afghanistan border in Herat by January.

Millions of dollars a month paid to Taliban by Russia

Russia monthly pays millions of dollars to Taliban.

In Helmand Taliban received heavy casualties due to the latest joint operations

Latest operations in Helmand left many Taliban insurgent killed and wounded.

EU announces its new strategy for Afghanistan

The European Union new strategy for Afghanistan was announced on Monday.

Taliban rejects claims of murder, rape by Canadian former hostage

A Taliban spokesman denied on Sunday accusations by a Canadian man that one of his children had been murdered and his wife raped while they were being held captive by militants who kidnapped them in Afghanistan in 2012.

Afghanistan and Britain expand ties

Representing the government and people of Afghanistan, President Ghani appreciated Britain’s cooperation over the last year.

Near Afghan border, roadside bomb kills 4 Pakistani soldiers

Pakistan’s army says a roadside bomb near the Afghan border has killed four soldiers and wounded three others.

Afghanistan became permanent member of AIIB

Afghanistan has obtained the permanent membership of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

Corruption has influenced Afghanistan to a great extent

Corruption has been one of the main issues that have influenced Afghanistan to a great extent – it has not only created many other social issues but has also hindered the way to development and progress.

At least 12 ISIS fighters killed or wounded in east, Afghanistan

At least 12 ISIS fighters were killed or wounded in eastern Kunar province after clashes erupted between security forces and the militants.

ISIS in Afghanistan backed by CIA, MI6 and RAW: Pakistani officials

Some Pakistani defense officials have claimed ISIS in Afghanistan are fully supported from foreigner intelligence agencies like CIA, MI6 and Indian intelligence service.

Deadly suicide attack plot on Kabul city foiled

A deadly suicide attack plot on Kabul city was foiled after security forces arrested the suicide attacker with his vehicle packed with explosives late on Saturday.