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This has raised fears that the militants might make a comeback to the region, they once partially controlled.

US General John Nicholson had pointed out the connection between the insurgents, Russia and Iran.

Faiz ul Rahman Wardak, a fourth-year student, was hanged 60 km outside the Afghan capital.

The incident took place near the Afghan defence ministry compound in Kabul.

Trump took a tough stance against terrorist groups during his campaign.

It was a 'temporary precautionary measure' after four US soldiers were killed in Bagram Airfield.

The explosion was caused by a man wearing a suicide vest, local officials said.

80 others were also wounded during the incident in Mazar-e-Sharif.

Islamic terorrism increases in secular Balochistan as Pakistan face accusations of inaction against terrorism.

It is the first known meeting of the Taliban and the Afghan government since July 2015.

Kunduz police chief says 'hundreds of Taliban fighters' died in the offensive.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that 'a massive operation' started on Kunduz.

The attack has come a year after the Islamists briefly captured Kunduz in a lightning offensive.

US military spokesperson says allegations of Afghan casualties are being investigated.

The 'insider attack' took place in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan.

The investigation has sparked anger that the target of UK soldiers is pursued by 'parasitic lawyers'.

Ahmad Rahami is undergoing treatment for gunshot wounds and faces charges of attempted murder.

Ghani, on a visit to India, meets PM Modi and reaffirms commitment to fight terrorism.

The violence highlights the precariousness of security in the capital just a month before a conference in Brussels where the Afghan government can set out its vision on reform.

Afghan capital was rocked by twin blasts which killed at least 24 and injured 91 on Monday (5 September).

Canadian Joshua Boyle and American Caitlin Coleman were kidnapped by Taliban militants in 2012

IBTimes UK looks at the pro-independence fight in Balochistan on 10th anniversary of Bugti's death.

The US is reported to be frustrated that Pakistan is not ending its support to Islamic militant groups like Taliban.

From mausoleums in Timbuktu to ancient monuments in Palmyra and the Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan.

Police spokesman Mohammadullah Bahej said a counter-attack will be launched to retake the area.

Hafiz Saeed Khan killed in a drone strike on 26 July just 3 days after twin suicide blasts rocked Kabul.

Around 120 people were injured in the blast which rocked the capital of Balochistan province.

Balochistan's Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri suspects Indian intelligence agency's hand in the blast.

The tourists were on their way from Bamiyan to Herat when they were attacked.

The blast took place as thousands of people protested in the Afghan capital city.