Afghanistan

72-tent city, mobile laundry and Gore-Tex boots among items for sale on Ministry of Defence's version of eBay.

Insurgent said to be close aide of Hakimullah Mehsud, chief of Tehreek-e-Taliban.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says anti-Assad groups being trained by foreigners.

Anas will talk - and the list of mysteries he could solve is endless, says Bob McFadden

Taliban tells Americans not to trust US politicians, who 'suck blood of own their people'.

Libyan government demand clarification from US over Delta Force operation in Tripoli.

Muhammad al-Farraj slams Russians for supporting Assad.

Taliban made 'many plans' to target Prince Harry during his army tour in Afghanistan, says Islamist leader.

Prince Harry takes part in Royal Australian Navy's International Fleet Review.

Afghanistan have qualified for the 2015 World Cup after claiming a memorable seven wicket victory over Kenya.

Expert says heroine shortage is fuelling krokodil use as one person dies from drug in Gloucester.

Russian lawmaker Iosif Kobzon says Kremlin leader worthier recipient than previous winner Barack Obama.

Manchester police try to get possession of property of Taliban fighter with relations still living there.

Sasan Aghlani considers intentions of Iran's new president and explores chance of genuine rapprochement with US.

US president says world more stable than five years ago but dangers remain.

Release part of peace drive ahead of withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

Islamabad to release Afghan Taliban leader to ease peace negotiations.

Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan face a huge fight to rid Pakistan of its extremist scourges, says Bob McFadden

Afghan drug cartel active in Russia with a £3.8bn heroin market.

Days after 9/11 anniversary, terrorist leader makes call to arms 'to bleed America economically'.

Two security men and suicide bomber killed in early morning attack in city on Afghanistan-Iran border.

Obama includes US ambassador Chris Stevens and US diplomatic staff killed in Benghazi on 11 September, 2012, in eulogy.

US President Barack Obama addresses Americans from ornate East Room of White House over Syria military action.

Political icon tells PM Nawaz Sharif that Pakistan must invoke spirit of South Africa to curb terror crisis.

The notion of a special bond between Britain and America is an anachronism which will jeopardise British lives in Syria, says Gareth Platt.

The speculated reason behind Banerjee's execution is her non-stop social work for Afghan women's healthcare and upliftment which irked the fundamentalist outfit.

Former prime minister warns that failure to intervene could lead to region becoming haven for extremism.

US soldier formally known as Bradley Manning seeks presidential pardon following WikiLeaks whistleblowing conviction.

Incident said to have occurred after special forces raid in April.

Soldier Training Death: tributes paid to Pte Michael Ihemere near Leyburn