Security has been tightened in the Afghan capital Kabul a day after the city centre was attacked by Taliban gunmen and suicide bombers. Troops searched vehicles entering the city and increased the number of checkpoints. In addition there were extra foot and vehicle patrols. Correspondents say that the streets were otherwise calm and traffic was [...]
KABUL – Taliban militants wearing explosives vests launched a brazen assault on the heart of Kabul on Monday, as suicide bombings and gunbattles near the presidential palace and other government buildings paralyzed the capital for hours. Afghan police and NATO troops managed to restore security after at least three blasts and machine-gunfire that echoed across [...]
KABUL — The Taliban claimed responsibility Thursday for a homicide bombing at a base in eastern Afghanistan that killed eight American civilians and one Afghan, the worst loss of life for the U.S. in the country since October. A U.S. congressional official said CIA employees are believed to be among the victims. Four Canadian soldiers and [...]
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