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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani wishes citizens on Independence Day
Afghanistan, which was not part of British Empire, celebrates the day to commemorate the 1919 Treaty of Rawalpindi, which granted it independence
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Afghan official: Bomb attack targets army in Kabul, wounds two
The attack took place at a main square near the US Embassy and the country's Supreme Court
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Afghanistan officials: At least 11 police dead in Taliban attacks
In eastern Nuristan province, two police officers were killed and nine others were wounded in an attack
US favours India's military support to Afghanistan
US Commander John Nicholson said military training by India to thousands of Afghan security personnel has helped country significantly
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Afghan official: Taliban closing in on key city in the south
Taliban fighters have completely surrounded Lashkar Gah after weeks of intense fighting across the province
Gunmen abduct American, Australian in Kabul
Two foreigners were taken from their SUV while driving last night on a main road near American University of Afghanistan
American, Australian kidnapped at gunpoint in Kabul
Two professors at the American University of Afghanistan were kidnapped on Sunday and no group has so far claimed responsibility
21 IS militants killed in Afghanistan
Achin and the neighbouring Kot district have been regarded as the hotbed of IS militants in the eastern part of Afghanistan
Foreign tourists attacked in Afghanistan's Herat province
So far, no group has claimed responsibility behind the incident
20 IS militants killed in Afghanistan
Forces targeted the IS hideouts in Kot and Achid, militant group has not commented yet
Afghanistan upgrades efforts for civilians' security
Between January and June, the Human Rights team of UNAMA documented 1,601 civilian deaths and 3,565 injured
53 militants killed in Afghan military operations
About 16 militants were injured and three detained during the raids conducted in 10 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces
Afghan civilian casualties soar to record high, UN says
Taliban were responsible for 60% of civilian casualties and there is a 47% increase in the number of casualties caused by pro-government forces
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Afghan capital locked down for large demonstration
Ethnic Hazaras marched on Saturday through the city demanding a planned power line be rerouted through their province
Pak-based terror groups target India's interests in Afghanistan: Envoy
Says, threat of foreign fighters and regional terror groups are of "growing concern" to Afghanistan
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After Mozambique, India eyes Afghanistan pulses
India is facing a shortage of 6-7 million tonnes of pulses to meet its domestic demand
Joe Dunford: Peace in Afghanistan once Taliban sees no chance of winning
Washington will keep supporting the Afghan forces and making sure that the governance continues to mature, added Dunford
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16 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan
Ten Taliban militants were killed on Sunday in Sangin district and six others injured as the aircraft pounded their hideouts
Seven Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan
Three others were injured as clash erupted in Afghanistan's Kunduz province on Wednesday
10 militants killed in Afghanistan during military operations
Three army personnel also lost their lives in separate incidents over the same period