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25 dead, several wounded in terror attack at Afghanistan's Kabul University
The attack came as the insurgents are continuing peace talks with the U.S.-backed government
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At least 18 killed in a suicide bombing attack at Kabul education centre
Hospitals are still being searched for victims of the blast, so the number of casualties could still rise
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At least 7 soldiers, 5 Taliban militants killed in North Afghan clashes
Seven soldiers and five Taliban militants were killed during armed clashes in Imam Sahib district
Al-Qaeda still close to Taliban despite assurance to cut ties: UN official
According to the UN official, the Taliban consulted on regular basis with al-Qaeda during the peace negotiations with the US
Afghan-Taliban peace deal: Mediators set rules to safeguard talks
The breakthrough was achieved with the help of US officials, as the two sides drew up 19 ground rules that their negotiators should observe during talks, the sources said
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Abdullah Abdullah to visit India to muster support for Afghan peace deal
Abdullah Abdullah is slated to visit New Delhi later this week to muster support for the Afghan peace process and strengthen regional consensus
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Direct talks between Afghanistan, Taliban still pending after 22 days
Direct talks between negotiating teams representing Afghanistan government and the Taliban were still pending 22 days after the opening ceremony of the intra-Afghan talks in Doha
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Taliban, Pak interested in withdrawal of international forces: Diplomat
The Taliban and Pakistan are interested in the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan more than a peace settlement, a former Pakistani diplomat has said
Top Afghan negotiator in Taliban talks arrives in Pakistan, says report
Abdullah Abdullah, who leads the Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation, was received by top government officials on arriving in Islamabad.
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Afghan govt airstrikes kill 24 civilians, including kids, says report
The Afghan Defence Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters, but added an investigation was being held into claims that civilians were among those killed
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UNSC welcomes start of Afghan Peace talks; urges to engage in good faith
In a statement, the 15-member powerful organ of the world body reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of war-torn Afghanistan
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Taliban won't agree to ceasefire unless reason behind war is discussed
The Taliban will not agree to a ceasefire unless peace negotiators discuss the main reason behind the war, said their spokesperson Mohommed Naeem
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As election looms large, Trump touts Israel deal and pursues Af peace
Trump has pushed through diplomatic deal in Middle East between Israel and two Arab states, while attempting a peace deal between Taliban and Afghan govt to stake a campaign claim to statesmanship
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Jaishankar holds talks with US special envoy for Afghanistan Khalilzad
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla were also present in the meeting
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Doha talks make progress at first meeting: Afghan government negotiators
Participants in the peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban that are currently underway in Qatar have made some progress during the Sunday contact group session
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Fresh clashes between Taliban, Afghan Army result in multiple casualties
Clashes between the Afghan army and the Taliban in the country's southern province of Kandahar and eastern province of Nangarhar have left at least six insurgents killed and many others injured
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Kabul blast kills 10 civilians, vice president suffers minor injuries
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack and the Taliban quickly denied they were behind the bombing
Taliban attacked a military base in Afghanistan, killing at least three
Five other forces were wounded in the attack, said Abdul Rahman Mangal, a spokesman for the governor in Paktia province
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High-level Taliban delegation in Pakistan for Afghan peace process
The Taliban delegation led by their political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is visiting Islamabad at the invitation of the country's foreign office
Taliban set powerful negotiating team for intra-Afghanistan talks
The Taliban's chief has finalised a negotiating team that is to have sweeping decision-making powers in upcoming intra-Afghan negotiations