Sikh community head shot dead in Afghanistan
The head of the Sikh community in Afghanistan's restive Kunduz city was shot dead by unknown gunmen Thursday, the second such incident within three months, triggering fear among the minority group members in the country.
Dec 29, 2016, 16:10 PM ISTUS airstrikes kill 30 Afghan civilians: Report
US airstrikes early Thursday killed at least 30 Afghan civilians, including women and children, in the volatile northern province of Kunduz, officials said, after a Taliban assault left two American soldiers dead.
Nov 03, 2016, 20:30 PM ISTBombed Afghan hospital rejects US funds for damages
Doctors Without Borders announced on Monday the organisation will not accept any funds or aid from the American government to rebuild its hospital.
Oct 12, 2015, 19:57 PM ISTFresh clashes erupt in Afghanistan's Kunduz city
Militants fired rounds of rockets from outer sides of the city during the clashes, which struck several houses.
Oct 10, 2015, 03:22 AM ISTAfghan forces retake control of Kunduz from Taliban
Afghan forces retook control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz on Thursday after a three-day Taliban occupation that dealt a stinging blow to the country's NATO-trained military.
Oct 01, 2015, 13:01 PM ISTTaliban seize half of major Afghan city
The Taliban Monday seized half of an Afghan provincial capital, sending panicked residents fleeing as the hardline Islamists for the first time breached a major city since being ousted from power in 2001.
Sep 28, 2015, 20:12 PM IST