Ex-commander of UK troops in Afghanistan blames 'compensation culture' for the case going ahead.
The award-winning American photojournalist's shots are collected in a remarkable new book.
Australian academic and American professor worked at the American University of Afghanistan.
The girl's father claimed he was struggling to feed his family and was so desperate for food he sold his daughter.
Secretary of Defence Ash Carter not to certify that Pakistan has done enough to eliminate terror groups.
Yasmeen, 28, was detained by immigration officials during security check at IGI airport, Delhi.
Child marriages in Afghanistan on the rise due to poverty.
In two incidents that happened within 24 hours, a woman was killed and another's genitals were mutilated.
Security agencies say many of these vehicles are being used in terrorist activities.
Around 19 of 400 governing districts in the country have been taken over by militants.
The Afghan army has began a purge of the Nangarhar province after a twin bombing in Kabul.
Since the failed coup attempt, at least 99 generals and admirals have been charged.
The man was killed in Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan after trying to flee from the militants.
The blast took place as thousands of people protested in the Afghan capital city.
D'Souza, 40, was kidnapped on the night of 9 June in Kabul.
Zahra was four-months pregnant when she was set on fire.
Ireland host Afghanistan in the 5th ODI on 19 July with Afghanistan leading the five-match series 2-1.
Ireland face Afghanistan in the 4th ODI on 17 July. Five match series tied at 1-1.
Ireland look for revenge against Afghanistan in the third ODI on 14 July.
Pakistani officials say they will now target militant leaders Abdul Wali and Maulvi Fazlullah.
The 20-year-old son of Osama Bin Laden has been groomed for jihad from a young age.
The first match between Ireland and Afghanistan on 10 July was abandoned due to rain.