Afghanistan

Yeshiva graduate missing after Afghanistan hotel attack

American Jew reported missing after Taliban terrorists attack Kabul hotel.

41 dead in ISIS attack in Afghanistan

Suicide bomber strikes Shiite cultural center in Kabul, killing at least 41 and wounding more than 80.

Police officer who hugged terrorist was a 'hero'

Afghan police officer wraps terrorist in bear hug, reducing number of victims killed in explosion.

'Rape and authorizing of murder were because I refused offer'

Canadian man freed from five years of captivity in Afghanistan says captors raped his wife, authorized murder of his daughter.

Exposé: CNN and NYT ignored US Defense Secretary revelation on Taliban

Trump’s peace process for Afghanistan means “killing terrorists”

Watch: 'Trump has the smarts to listen to his generals'

US Senator Lindsey Graham, an avowed opponent of President Trump, offered rare praise over his decision to reevaluate Afghanistan strategy.

John Bolton: 'Danger of a terrorist takeover of Afghanistan'

Former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton says that there is still a danger of a terrorist takeover of Afghanistan.

'We will turn Afghanistan into an American graveyard'

Taliban terror group responds to Trump's speech indicating a new 'fight to win' strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia.

Trump announces new strategy for Afghanistan

Trump says military strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia will shift from time-based approach to one based on conditions.

Taliban claims to use Russian-issued weapons

Taliban leader claims Russia supplying terrorist group weapons through Iran.

ISIS leader in Afghanistan dead

Pentagon says U.S. forces killed leader of ISIS Afghanistan branch, known as ISIS-K.

Head of ISIS in Afghanistan killed in special raid

Head of ISIS branch in Afghanistan, Abdul Hasib, killed by Afghan and U.S. Special Forces.

Watch: the destruction caused by the 'Mother of all Bombs'

Videos show damage caused when MOAB bomb, nicknamed "Mother of all Bombs," dropped on ISIS insurgents in Afghanistan.

At least 36 ISIS terrorists dead in massive US bombing

Massive MOAB bomb attack against ISIS tunnel network in Afghanistan kills dozens of terrorists, Afghan military reports.

US drops 'mother of all bombs' on ISIS in Afghanistan

The US has dropped the most powerful bomb ever used in conventional warfare on ISIS positions in Afghanistan.

Senior Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in Afghanistan

Pentagon: Strike in Afghanistan killed Al-Qaeda terrorist who was responsible for the death of two American service members.

ICC: Americans may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan

ICC prosecutors say there are preliminary grounds to believe U.S. forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan in 2003 and 2004.

American soldier receives rare double arm transplant

Retired Marine Corps Sgt. John Peck received double arm transplant in August and appeared before cameras, for first time Wednesday.

Cops nab NY bomber as more suspects keep coming to US

Rare findings from ancient Jewish community of Afghanistan

The Israeli National Library acquires massive and unique collection of ancient Jewish documents from Afganistan.

Terrorists strike American University of Afghanistan

Gunfire and explosions leave at least 1 dead, 14 wounded in university opened following defeat of Taliban after 2001.

ISIS leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan killed in drone strike

Hafiz Saeed Khan, leader of ISIS branch in Afghanistan and Pakistan reportedly killed in drone strike.

In geography, Yitzchak Herzog plays to lose

The internet exploded after Opposition Leader Yitzchak Herzog couldn't get his countries right when congratulating Portugal's Euro 2016 win.

Father of Florida terrorist supports Taliban against US

Seddique Mateen moved to US from Afghanistan, yet calls to imprison current Afghan leaders and praises US's enemies.

US journalist killed in Afghanistan Taliban ambush

David Gilkey becomes first US journalist outside the military killed in Afghan conflict, along with Afghan translator and driver.

ISIS radio station in Afghanistan destroyed

"Voice of the Caliphate" station by ISIS branch in Afghanistan destroyed by American airstrikes.

Putin has checkmated himself into a lose-lose Syrian debacle

Taliban releases recording to dispel rumors of leader's death

'There is no truth to the rumors that I was injured or killed in [Pakistan],' says man, allegedly Mullah Akhtar Mansour.

US admits to killing 30 in clinic due to 'human error'

Results of investigation reveal extent of snafu in US gunship shelling medical clinic in Afghanistan, thinking it was hitting Taliban.

Netanyahu envisions 'three more Israels' in Mideast, N. Africa?

Outlining vision for countering Iranian conventional threat, prime minister curiously suggests 'Israels' near Afghanistan, Libya and Yemen.

Taliban Claims Downing a US Army Plane

Taliban says it shot down military transport plane at key town on route of terror influx from Pakistan; NATO has yet to confirm.

Taliban Admits Publicly to Covering Up Leader's Death

Mullah Mohammed Omar has been dead since 2013, but the group kept a facade to attract more terrorists in the face of NATO forces.

Iran Sending Afghan Refugees as 'Cannon Fodder' for Assad

Iran exploiting Afghan Shi'ite refugees by coercing them to prop up Syrian regime for incentives, leading to many of their deaths.

'Wanted' Taliban Leader 'Has Been Dead for Years'

Afghan officials reveal Mullah Mohammed Omar, who has $10 million bounty on his head by US, died 2-3 years ago.

Oops: 14 Afghan Soldiers Killed by US Airstrike

In what appears to be a damaging snafu, US strike hits army checkpoint in Taliban stronghold region of Kabul, killing 14 soldiers.

1,200 Syrian, Afghan Refugees Flood Greece in Two Days

Greek authorities scramble to form policy on mass migration, fearing links to terrorism, repercussions.

Israeli Ally India Signs 'Huge' Deal With Israeli Enemy Iran

Iran will construct a new seaport that will lead to a 'huge' increase in trade between India, a close Israeli ally, and its enemy Iran.

US to Stop Managing Afghan Airspace by End of June

Contract from 2001 to run out as Afghan govt. refuses to pay for extension, making the country a de facto no-fly zone.

Afghanistan's 'Jihad' Museum 'For the Sake of Peace'

Herat museum glorifies the 'martyrs' of the Soviet-Afghanistan war; organizers claim 'jihad' focus is to encourage peace.

U.S. to Compensate Families of Killed Hostages

The United States will compensate the families of two Al-Qaeda hostages killed in an operation near the Afghan-Pakistan border.

Reuters' Afghanistan, Pakistan Bureau Chief Found Dead

Veteran journalist Maria Golovnina reportedly collapsed at Reuters' Islamabad offices Monday.

Australia Warns ISIS May Expand into Afghanistan

At security summit between Australia and UK, assessments shared on possible ISIS spread into Taliban elements.

Watch: BBC Reporter Too High on Heroin to Continue Reporting

BBC's Middle East correspondent finds out why it's never a good idea to report from in front of a burning pile of drugs.

Afghanistan Taliban Condemns Pakistan Taliban Over School Attack

Afghanistan Taliban says intentional killing of innocent people is "against the basics of Islam".

"Too many Israelis" Have Abandoned the Suicide Option

Questions and Accusations as Bowe Bergdahl Arrives Home

Soldier returns to US soil amid new evidence that the US Army had horrific conditions and leadership in Afghanistan.

Watch: Taliban Releases Video of Captive US Soldier's Hand-Over

Footage shows Bowe Bergdahl escorted by armed Taliban guards, before being whisked away in US helicopter.

Taliban Welcomes 'Victory' After US Exchange

Taliban leader issues rare public statement congratulating Islamists over US terrorist release; Afghan government livid over the swap.

Bergdahl Release Not Being Feted by All

Some Americans - from Army personnel to US Senators - are questioning what really brought home Taliban captive.

US Soldier Freed by Taliban

US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl handed over to US forces in good health, in deal for five Afghan detainees.

White House Leaks Senior CIA Official's Name By Accident

Name of top intelligence official in Afghanistan mistakenly sent to 6,000 journalists in time for Obama's surprise visit to country.

US Bureaucracy Keeping Soldier Captive in Afghanistan?

Officials indicate Taliban captors are trying to make a deal to free Sgt. Bergdahl, but that a disorganized US effort has yet to respond.

British Soldier Kills Six Terrorists With One Shot

A British sniper in Afghanistan fired a shot at a suicide bomber, causing his vest to blow up and take five other terrorists as well.

First Female Police Chief in Afghanistan

A landmark move for women: Afghanistan appoints its first-ever female police chief.

Ancient Jewish Texts Found in Afghanistan to Debut Next Week

Texts found in Afghanistan genizah estimated to be 1000 years old, include writings of Rabbi Saadiah Gaon; unveiling will be next week.

Hagel In Pakistan To Ease Drone Strike Tensions

In 1st visit by a US Sec'y of Defense in 4 years, Hagel arrives in Pakistan amid tensions over US drone strikes, concern over Afghanistan.

Afghan President Wants to Delay US Security Deal Over Low Trust

Karzai wants to delay security pact that US is keen to implement, citing low mutual trust, comes after Egypt seals Russian arms deal.

Turkish President: Syria Could Become Like Afghanistan

Syria risks becoming "Afghanistan on the shores of the Mediterranean," warns President Abdullah Gul.

Afghanistan, Iraq Bombings Mark the Start of a Bloody Eid

Islamist terrorists have continued their wave of attacks against mosques as Muslims celebrate the start of the festival of Eid al-Adha.