US set to pull 7,000 troops from Afghanistan US President Donald Trump has decided to pull a significant number of troops from Afghanistan, a US official said last night, with some reports suggesting as many as 50% could leave the war-torn country. World • 21 Dec 18
US set to pull 7,000 troops from Afghanistan US President Donald Trump has decided to pull a significant number of troops from Afghanistan, a US official said last night, with some reports suggesting as many as 50% could leave the war-torn country. World • 21 Dec 18
More than 50 killed by suicide bomber in Afghanistan A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital Kabul today, killing more than 50 people, three government officials said. World • 20 Nov 18
More than 50 killed by suicide bomber in Afghanistan A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital Kabul today, killing more than 50 people, three government officials said. World • 20 Nov 18
Polling centres open in Afghan vote marred by violence Hundreds of Afghan polling centres have opened for a second day of voting in a chaotic legislative election marred by deadly violence and technical glitches that have eroded its credibility. World • 21 Oct 18
Polling centres open in Afghan vote marred by violence Hundreds of Afghan polling centres have opened for a second day of voting in a chaotic legislative election marred by deadly violence and technical glitches that have eroded its credibility. World • 21 Oct 18
Ten journalists among at least 26 dead in Kabul blasts Twin blasts in the Afghan capital Kabul have killed at least 26 people, including ten journalists who had arrived to report on the first explosion and were apparently targeted by a suicide bomber, officials said. World • 30 Apr 18
Ten journalists among at least 26 dead in Kabul blasts Twin blasts in the Afghan capital Kabul have killed at least 26 people, including ten journalists who had arrived to report on the first explosion and were apparently targeted by a suicide bomber, officials said. World • 30 Apr 18
At least 57 people killed after bomb attack in Kabul At least 57 people have been killed and more than 119 injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital Kabul. World • 22 Apr 18
At least 57 people killed after bomb attack in Kabul At least 57 people have been killed and more than 119 injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital Kabul. World • 22 Apr 18
11 killed as militants attack army post in Kabul Gunmen have attacked an army outpost near one of Afghanistan's main military academies killing 11 soldiers and leaving 15 wounded, just two days after a bomb in the city killed more than 100 people. News • 29 Jan 18
11 killed as militants attack army post in Kabul Gunmen have attacked an army outpost near one of Afghanistan's main military academies killing 11 soldiers and leaving 15 wounded, just two days after a bomb in the city killed more than 100 people. News • 29 Jan 18
95 dead, 158 wounded in Kabul bomb blast A bomb hidden in an ambulance has killed at least 95 people and wounded around 158 others when it blew up in an area of the Afghan capital Kabul near foreign embassies and government buildings. World • 27 Jan 18
95 dead, 158 wounded in Kabul bomb blast A bomb hidden in an ambulance has killed at least 95 people and wounded around 158 others when it blew up in an area of the Afghan capital Kabul near foreign embassies and government buildings. World • 27 Jan 18
Taliban attack leaves at least 35 dead in Kabul At least 35 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a car bomb struck a bus carrying government employees in western Kabul. afghanistan • 24 Jul 17
Taliban attack leaves at least 35 dead in Kabul At least 35 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a car bomb struck a bus carrying government employees in western Kabul. afghanistan • 24 Jul 17
At least six killed in explosions at Kabul funeral A series of blasts in Kabul today killed at least six people at a funeral for one of the victims of clashes between police and protesters a day before. World • 03 Jun 17
At least six killed in explosions at Kabul funeral A series of blasts in Kabul today killed at least six people at a funeral for one of the victims of clashes between police and protesters a day before. World • 03 Jun 17
80 dead and 460 wounded in Kabul blast A powerful bomb exploded during the morning rush hour in the centre of the Afghan capital this morning, killing at least 80 people and wounding hundreds. World • 31 May 17
80 dead and 460 wounded in Kabul blast A powerful bomb exploded during the morning rush hour in the centre of the Afghan capital this morning, killing at least 80 people and wounding hundreds. World • 31 May 17
Eight killed in suicide bomb attack on NATO convoy At least eight people have been killed and 28 others wounded after a NATO convoy was targeted in a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital, Kabul. afghanistan • 03 May 17
Eight killed in suicide bomb attack on NATO convoy At least eight people have been killed and 28 others wounded after a NATO convoy was targeted in a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital, Kabul. afghanistan • 03 May 17
Gunmen dressed as medics kill dozens in Kabul hospital Gunmen disguised as medics stormed a hospital in the Afghan capital this morning and battled security forces for hours, killing more than 30 people and wounding dozens in an attack claimed by the so-called Islamic State militant group. News • 08 Mar 17
Gunmen dressed as medics kill dozens in Kabul hospital Gunmen disguised as medics stormed a hospital in the Afghan capital this morning and battled security forces for hours, killing more than 30 people and wounding dozens in an attack claimed by the so-called Islamic State militant group. News • 08 Mar 17
Blast kills at least 20 outside Kabul courthouse At least 20 people have been killed in a bomb blast outside the Supreme Court in the centre of the Afghan capital, government officials said, in what appears to be the latest in a series of attacks on the judiciary. News • 07 Feb 17
Blast kills at least 20 outside Kabul courthouse At least 20 people have been killed in a bomb blast outside the Supreme Court in the centre of the Afghan capital, government officials said, in what appears to be the latest in a series of attacks on the judiciary. News • 07 Feb 17
45 dead, nearly 100 injured in Afghanistan blasts Separate bomb attacks in Afghanistan have left at least 45 people dead and 105 injured. World • 10 Jan 17
45 dead, nearly 100 injured in Afghanistan blasts Separate bomb attacks in Afghanistan have left at least 45 people dead and 105 injured. World • 10 Jan 17
Suicide blast at Kabul mosque kills at least 30 A suicide bomb at a Shia mosque in Kabul killed more than 30 people and wounded dozens as worshippers gathered for a religious ceremony, officials said. News • 21 Nov 16
Suicide blast at Kabul mosque kills at least 30 A suicide bomb at a Shia mosque in Kabul killed more than 30 people and wounded dozens as worshippers gathered for a religious ceremony, officials said. News • 21 Nov 16
12 dead after attack on university in Kabul Twelve people, including seven students, were killed in an attack on the American University in Kabul, police said early this morning. News • 25 Aug 16
12 dead after attack on university in Kabul Twelve people, including seven students, were killed in an attack on the American University in Kabul, police said early this morning. News • 25 Aug 16
Death toll rises to 50 after Taliban Kabul attacks A wave of attacks in the Afghanistan capital Kabul killed at least 50 people and wounded hundreds, dimming hopes that the Taliban might be weakened by a leadership struggle after their longtime leader's death. World • 08 Aug 15
Death toll rises to 50 after Taliban Kabul attacks A wave of attacks in the Afghanistan capital Kabul killed at least 50 people and wounded hundreds, dimming hopes that the Taliban might be weakened by a leadership struggle after their longtime leader's death. World • 08 Aug 15
Taliban attack on Afghan parliament in Kabul A Taliban suicide bomber and six gunmen have attacked the Afghan parliament as politicians met to consider a new defence minister. News • 22 Jun 15
Taliban attack on Afghan parliament in Kabul A Taliban suicide bomber and six gunmen have attacked the Afghan parliament as politicians met to consider a new defence minister. News • 22 Jun 15
Three killed in attack on EU vehicle in Kabul A suicide car bomber rammed a European Union vehicle near the main airport in Afghanistan's capital Kabul today, killing at least three people in the latest attack in the city. News • 17 May 15
Three killed in attack on EU vehicle in Kabul A suicide car bomber rammed a European Union vehicle near the main airport in Afghanistan's capital Kabul today, killing at least three people in the latest attack in the city. News • 17 May 15
US Defence Secretary visits Kabul US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in Kabul on an unannounced visit to Afghanistan in the final weeks of NATO's US-led 13-year war against the Taliban. News • 06 Dec 14
US Defence Secretary visits Kabul US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in Kabul on an unannounced visit to Afghanistan in the final weeks of NATO's US-led 13-year war against the Taliban. News • 06 Dec 14
South African family killed in Taliban attack Kabul's police chief resigned after the Afghan capital was hit by at least nine militant attacks in the last two weeks with foreign compounds, embassy vehicles and US troops among those targeted. News • 30 Nov 14
South African family killed in Taliban attack Kabul's police chief resigned after the Afghan capital was hit by at least nine militant attacks in the last two weeks with foreign compounds, embassy vehicles and US troops among those targeted. News • 30 Nov 14
Attack on British embassy car in Kabul kills five Five people, including a British national, have died after a suicide bomber attacked a British embassy vehicle in the Afghan capital. News • 27 Nov 14
Attack on British embassy car in Kabul kills five Five people, including a British national, have died after a suicide bomber attacked a British embassy vehicle in the Afghan capital. News • 27 Nov 14
UK armed forces paid 'high price' in Afghanistan British Prime Minister David Cameron said his country’s armed forces have paid a "very high price" for their involvement in Afghanistan. News • 03 Oct 14
UK armed forces paid 'high price' in Afghanistan British Prime Minister David Cameron said his country’s armed forces have paid a "very high price" for their involvement in Afghanistan. News • 03 Oct 14
Hundreds die as Taliban storms Afghan province Hundreds of people have been killed and 15 beheaded following conflict in the Ghanzi province of Afghanistan, prompting fears of the area will fall to insurgents. News • 26 Sep 14
Hundreds die as Taliban storms Afghan province Hundreds of people have been killed and 15 beheaded following conflict in the Ghanzi province of Afghanistan, prompting fears of the area will fall to insurgents. News • 26 Sep 14
US general killed in Afghan gun attack A US general has been killed and more than a dozen people wounded in the latest insider attack by a man believed to be an Afghan soldier, according to US, German and Afghan officials. News • 05 Aug 14
US general killed in Afghan gun attack A US general has been killed and more than a dozen people wounded in the latest insider attack by a man believed to be an Afghan soldier, according to US, German and Afghan officials. News • 05 Aug 14
