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World Dec 26
Series of explosions target police in Kabul; at least 4 deadThe deaths were caused by a sticky bomb attached to a police vehicle detonated in western Kabul, police spokesman Ferdaws Faramarz said. The explosion wounded two civilians.
World Dec 15
Bombs, shooting attack in Kabul kill 4The attacks are the latest in relentless violence in Afghanistan even as the Taliban and Afghan government negotiators hold talks in Qatar.
World Oct 07
3.7 million Afghan children don’t attend school, according to World Bank reportNearly half of war-torn Afghanistan's 18,000 schools lack proper buildings and an estimated 3.7 million school-aged children are still out of school, the World Bank says.
Health Jun 02
Intentional Rescue Committee says lack of virus tests pushes Afghanistan toward crisisThe International Rescue Committee has warned that Afghanistan is on the brink of a humanitarian disaster because the government is unable to test at least 80% of possible coronavirus cases.
World May 19
Civilian casualties rising in Afghanistan, says UNThe United Nations on Tuesday called for an immediate reduction of violence in Afghanistan, warning that civilian casualties at the hands of both the Taliban and Afghan security forces are increasing.
World May 17
Afghan president and rival announce power-sharing agreementThe political deal would see Ghani remain president of the war-torn nation, tweeted his spokesman Sediq Sediqqi. The deal also calls for Abdullah to lead the country's National Reconciliation High Council, and he will be able to appoint half of…
World May 12
Death toll from attack on Kabul maternity clinic rises to 24Militants had stormed the hospital Tuesday, setting off an hours-long shootout with police.
Politics Mar 23
U.S. slashes aid to Afghanistan after Pompeo trip to KabulThe announcement came from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday after he made an unannounced visit to Kabul to meet with Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah.
World Mar 23
Pompeo leaves Kabul with no word on political power-sharing dealSince the signing of the deal, the peace process has stalled amid political turmoil in Afghanistan, with the country's leaders squabbling over who was elected president.
World Mar 10
U.S. starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders’ feudAshraf Ghani and his main political rival, Abdullah Abdullah, were each sworn in as president in separate ceremonies Monday.