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Former Journalist And Cultural Advisor To Afghan Parliament Shot Dead

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2019

A former journalist who worked for the Afghan parliament was shot and killed in Kabul on Saturday, an official said, in the latest brazen attack to rock Afghanistan's capital.

Blast In Afghan Capital Kabul, Casualties Feared

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 8, 2019

A large blast rocked central Kabul Wednesday, officials confirmed, sending a plume of black smoke over the city in the latest explosion to hit the war-torn city and as Afghanistan observes the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Afghanistan Calls For Ceasefire As Peace Summit Ends In Kabul

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 3, 2019

A huge peace meeting aimed at finding an exit from Afghanistan's war is due to finish Friday in Kabul, with leading politicians expected to announce visions for a much-needed breakthrough.

US Accelerates Plan To Drastically Downsize Kabul Embassy: Report

World News | Reuters | Friday April 26, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is accelerating a plan to cut up to half of the workforce at the U.S. embassy in Kabul starting at the end of next month, sparking concern it will undermine the fragile Afghan peace process, U.S. officials and congressional aides said.

Suicide Bombers Attack Afghan Ministry In Kabul; Two Killed, Six Wounded

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 21, 2019

Suicide bombers and gunmen attacked the communications ministry in central Kabul on Saturday, officials said, in an hours-long assault that destroyed weeks of relative calm in the capital.

Pakistan Minister Calls US Envoy To Afghanistan "Little Pygmy" In Twitter Row

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 30, 2019

A Pakistani minister has branded the US ambassador to Kabul a "little pygmy" in a high-level diplomatic Twitter row that erupted over ongoing peace talks between Washington and the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Afghan Ambassador To Return To Pak After Imran Khan's Remarks Clarified

World News | Reuters | Thursday March 28, 2019

Afghanistan will return its ambassador to Islamabad after Pakistan clarified Prime Minister Imran Khan's remarks that Kabul had deemed to be political interference, the Afghan foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Pakistan Minister Brands US Envoy "Little Pygmy" In Twitter Row

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 28, 2019

A Pakistani minister has branded the US ambassador to Kabul a "little pygmy" in a high-level diplomatic Twitter row that erupted over ongoing peace talks between Washington and the Taliban in Afghanistan.

PM Imran Khan's Comments On Afghanistan Misinterpreted: Pakistan Ministry

World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Pakistan's foreign ministry moved on Wednesday to cool a row with Afghanistan over reported comments by Prime Minister Imran Khan that were taken to suggest that Kabul should set up an interim government to help smooth peace talks with the Taliban.

Afghanistan Recalls Ambassador In Row Over Imran Khan's Remarks

World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan that suggested Kabul should set up an interim government, calling the comments "irresponsible."

3 Killed, 22 Injured As Two Blasts Strike Large Ceremony In Kabul

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 7, 2019

At least two blasts struck a large ceremony Thursday attended by Afghanistan chief executive Abdullah Abdullah and other leading government officials, killing three people and injuring 22 others.

Acting Pentagon Chief Makes Surprise Visit To Kabul, Meets Ashraf Ghani

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 12, 2019

Acting Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Monday, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani as the United States leads a push for peace talks with the Taliban.

Taliban Demand New Constitution For Afghanistan At Rare Talks In Russia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 5, 2019

The Taliban demanded a new constitution for Afghanistan and promised an "inclusive Islamic system" to govern the war-torn country at a rare gathering with senior Afghan politicians in Russia Tuesday that excluded the Kabul government.

Afghan Women Fear Cost Of Peace Will Be Their Freedom

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 1, 2019

It is naive to think the Taliban have changed their stance on women's rights, says Kabul restaurateur Laila Haidari, who like many educated Afghan women fears any peace deal between the extremists and the US could erode hard-won freedoms.

US, Taliban Draft Framework For Peace Talks With Afghanistan: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 29, 2019

The US and the Taliban have drafted the framework of a deal which could pave the way for peace talks with Kabul, but major hurdles including a ceasefire and a withdrawal of foreign forces remain.