Afghan Vice President Fahim dies of natural causes: official

Afghan Vice President Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim, formerly one of the country's much-feared warlords, has died of natural causes, officials said today, adding that three days of national mourning would be held.

"With deep sadness, the 1st vice president, Marshal M Q Fahim has passed away. May his soul rest in peace," presidential spokesman Aimal Faizi said on his Twitter account.