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Bomb destroys military vehicle in Afghan capital, the day before new president sworn in.

American ambassador to Afghanistan calls Karzai's remarks 'ungracious and ungrateful'.

Survey analyses sadness levels among citizens of 135 countries

Killing of American major-general by lone gunman marks highest-ranking death in Afghanistan War

Nato says it is investigating 'incident' at Camp Qargha involving Afghan and Nato troops.

Alleged mastermind behind attack on Pakistan Prime Minister's house now in custody

Internally displaced persons receiving vital aid, as battle continues to rage.

Afghan Taliban claims responsibility for dawn attack in Qasaba area.

The American remote-controlled drone strike on a compound in north Waziristan is the second this week.

Four gunmen killed after pre-dawn rocket attack on Kabul International Airport.

Rocket-propelled grenade attack comes as disputed landmark election set to be recounted.

Babar Ahmed was operating websites for the UK recruiting fighters and equipment for the Jihadist cause.

Rashid caught in South Waziristan for attack on former military leader Pervez Musharraf.

Car with full of detonators explodes near mosque and market in Patika.

Boko Haram chief Abubakar Shekau vows support for Iraq's Sunni militant outfit Isis.

Photograph on Twitter shows US soldier Bowe Bergdahl and Taliban leader Badruddin Haqqani

Bus carrying military personnel attacked in Afghan capital by suspected Taliban militant.

Woman killed, 2 wounded as passenger jet hit by bullets as it lands in Peshawar

Presidential hopeful cries foul after widespread claims of corruption.

Disappearance of sergeant kidnapped by Taliban to be investigated after his return to US medical facility.

Uzbek rebel who led the Karachi airport attack killed in strikes on suspected Taliban hideouts, according to the Pakistani army.

Bus explosion kills 11 and Taliban cut off people's fingers as punishment for voting.

Pakistani fighter jets pound militant hideouts in mountainous Dehgan area killing dozens.

US soldier held by Taliban taken to military medical centre after flying in from Germany

Aerial bombing by Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets kills at least 15 suspected militants in Tirah valley bordering Afghanistan.

US Secretary of State says released terrorists will remain in US cross-hairs

At least 23 people have been killed after 10 Taliban militants disguised as security guards attacked Pakistan's Jinnah international airport in Karachi.

US authorities investigating four death threats and are providing security to Bergdahl's parents.

White House argues that captive US sergeant's physical condition necessitated swift action to secure his release.

Taliban chief says better for group to kidnap one Bergdahl than hundreds of useless people