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Taliban not ready for political settlement – Afghan official

The Taliban said earlier it would not participate in any conference on Afghanistan until all foreign…

MTN linked to payments to Taliban, al Qaeda in U.S. complaint

South African telecom firm MTN (MTNJ.J) on Monday said it was reviewing allegations that it,…

Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan after Taliban poll warning

Pakistan on Friday closed all border crossings with Afghanistan in a bid to improve security…

Taliban willing to sign agreement with U.S. – Spokesman

The Taliban is willing to sign the “finalized agreement with the U.S.,” the militant organization’s…

Taliban kidnap 6 Afghan journalists

The Taliban have kidnapped six Afghan journalists working for private and government media organisations in…

Taliban kills 13 police in south of Afghanistan

Hajji Atta Jan, head of provincial council on Tuesday said 13 policemen were killed and…

‘American Taliban’ Lindh released from U.S. prison amid concerns

John Walker Lindh, the American captured in Afghanistan in 2001 fighting for the Taliban, was…

Taliban announces death of founder of militant Afghan Haqqani Network

Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of the militant Haqqani network, one of the most powerful and feared…

Suicide blast kills 25 people in Afghan capital Kabul

Officials said a suspected suicide bomber blew himself up in front of an educational center…

150 civilians injured or killed in Ghazni- UN officer

Between 110 and 150 civilians have been reported injured or killed, amid Taliban assault on…