Afghan Taliban
Taliban released 160 civilians, at least 20 others still captive, said official
Nearly 200 passengers were taken as hostages by Taliban insurgents near the northern province of Kunduz on Monday.
Militants clash with official forces in Kabul, rockets fired
It was unclear who was responsible for the assault, which came as the President made a speech marking the first day of Eid al-Adha holiday.
Taliban takes over 100 hostage in Afghanistan: Officials
The ambush came despite President Ashraf Ghani's announcement of a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban during Eid al-Adha this week.
US launches airstrikes as Taliban attack Afghan city
At least one Afghan soldier has been killed and seven others wounded in the fighting, provincial governor spokesman Arif Noori said.
Suicide bombing in Kabul causes at least 10 casualties
Ministry spokesman Fraidoon Azhand said bomber struck at security gate, six people were killed and 12 were wounded.
Afghan president orders troops to resume operations against Taliban
Saturday’s announcement means Afghan security forces, which adopted defensive posture since Eid, can resume operations against Taliban.
Taliban kills 16 Afghan soldiers, abducts 13 engineers after ceasefire ends
On Wednesday, Taliban killed 30 soldiers, captured military base, gained control of 2 checkpoints, ambushed reinforcements in Badghis.
Dozens of Afghan peace protestors arrive in Kabul as Taliban ends ceasefire
Exhausted after 700 km trek, most of it during Ramadan month, marchers walked through Kabul shouting 'We want peace!', 'Stop fighting!'.
Taliban agrees for Eid ceasefire with Afghan govt, foreign occupiers exempted
Taliban agreed to three-day ceasefire with Afghan forces but said that its fighters would 'strongly defend' themselves if attacked.
US-Pak trust deficit will be hard to bridge
The US says it wants a negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan.