Afghanistan Bombing

UN: Afghanistan educational centre bombing death toll hits 43

No group has so far claimed responsibility, but the Daesh has carried out several deadly attacks in the area targeting girls, schools and mosques.

Afghan forces battle Taliban for fifth day in western province

Colonel Qais Mangal, a Defense Ministry spokesman, says that at least 12 security forces have been killed during the past 48 hours, bringing the overall death toll to more than 40.