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Afghanistan is not a graveyard of empires, but a symbol of Western hubris

The Soviet failure several decades ago has given rise to a mistaken view of Afghan history that persists today.

Taliban takes over dozen Afghan provincial capitals in lightning offensive

The militant group has made rapid advances across southern Afghanistan overnight as US and other foreign forces near a complete withdrawal.

Dozens killed in wave of attacks blamed on Taliban across Afghanistan

Frustration and fear grow over the recent spike in violence and both the Afghan government and Taliban are blaming each other.

Nearly two dozen dead in blasts at Afghanistan cattle market

Afghan government officials and Taliban militants are blaming each other for killing at least 23 people in Sangin district of southern Helmand province.

Landmine kills at least 7 civilians in southern Afghanistan

The blast occurred in Helmand province where both the Taliban and Daesh are said to be active.

At least 27 Afghan security personnel killed in Taliban assaults

Most of the attacks took place on Sunday. Though the Taliban and the US struck a deal last month, the insurgents haven't agreed to a ceasefire with Kabul's forces and fighting has not ended.

US strikes Taliban forces in first hit since peace deal

Military spokesman Colonel Sonny Leggett said in a tweet the “defensive” strike was the first US attack against the militants in 11 days. The aim was to counter a Taliban assault on Afghan government forces in Helmand province.

NATO should follow Turkey's advice and make Georgia a member

Georgia's track record as a dependable NATO ally and its geostrategic importance make a convincing case for the country's membership to the Alliance.

Taliban kill 10 Afghan soldiers in attack on base

Insurgents dug a tunnel in volatile Sangin district and then blew it up before their fighters could attack the compound.

Taliban abduct 45 people from government employee's funeral

Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman says that the Taliban singled out 45 old men from a funeral procession carrying the deceased employee's coffin to a graveyard.

The CIA's terror regimes in Afghanistan

CIA-funded paramilitaries are wreaking havoc in Afghanistan.

Air strike kills eight policemen in Afghanistan - official

Police were fighting the Taliban in Helmand province late on Thursday when the Afghan forces called for air support. Eight Afghan policemen were killed and 11 more injured in what appears to be a mistake.