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Afghan intelligence director quits amid rising civilian deaths
Sep 06, 2019 03:10The head of Afghanistan's intelligence service has stepped down following a deadly operation by government forces that left four brothers dead in eastern Afghanistan.
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Joint Iran-Afghan IT expo kicks off in Kabul
Sep 06, 2019 03:02Kabul is hosting a three-day information technology exhibition. Iran and Afghanistan have jointly organized this event. Tens of Iranian and Afghan companies have participated in this exhibition to put on show their latest achievements.
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At least 10 killed, over 40 wounded in Taliban bomb attack in Afghan capital
Sep 05, 2019 07:11At least 10 people have been killed and more than 40 others wounded in a Taliban-claimed bomb explosion that rocked downtown Kabul, as representatives from the United States and the militant group negotiate a “peace” deal in the war-ravaged country.
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Afghan govt. voices serious doubts about US-Taliban deal, seeks clarification
Sep 04, 2019 12:46The Afghan government says it has serious doubts about a draft peace agreement recently reached between United States and Taliban negotiators and wants further clarification.
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US officials divided over CIA’s future role in Afghanistan
Sep 03, 2019 09:03Senior US presidential advisers have proposed a secret expansion of the CIA’s role in Afghanistan as the American military may begin a troop pullout per a potential peace deal with Taliban militants in the country, prompting concerns from officials of the spy agency and the Pentagon.
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Afghan forces ‘completely clear’ Kunduz after Taliban raid
Sep 01, 2019 12:44Afghan government forces have cleared Kunduz City of Taliban militants, officials say, following an attempt by the militants to take over the strategic northern city.
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Taliban militants attack Afghan city amid 'peace talks' with US
Aug 31, 2019 09:33The Taliban have launched a massive offensive against Afghanistan’s strategic city of Kunduz in the midst of reports that the militant group and the US are close to a "peace" deal.
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Trump: US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban
Aug 30, 2019 01:15US President Donald Trump has said the United States will keep thousands of troops in Afghanistan even if Washington reaches an agreement with the Taliban.
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Afghan Taliban kill 14 pro-government militia members
Aug 28, 2019 06:40Taliban militants in Afghanistan have killed at least 14 pro-government militia members and wounded several other people in the country’s western province of Herat, government officials say.
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Afghanistan will survive after US troop withdrawal: Afghan President
Aug 23, 2019 06:54Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says a partial withdrawal of US troops from the country will not have a crucial impact on the lives of the Afghan people.