Afghanistan

Nearly 400 prisoners escape from a Pakistan's prison early Sunday when Taliban made a sudden attack.

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European Court of Human Rights says radical cleric and four other men can be extradited from UK to US.

Self-proclaimed architect of 9/11 attacks formally charged with four others over US attacks.

Twin miseries of poverty and war contribute to growing problem of drug addiction in Afghanistan.

Suicide bomber strikes at city used by Norwegian Nato troops as base.

Former al-Qaida leader's family convicted of illegal immigration in Pakistan.

Afghanistan has been the greatest opium producer in the world, which is used to make heroin, the most dangerous drug worldwide.

Taliban insurgents who were clad in female outfits were arrested by the local police.

Afghans share a unique genetic heritage that could have been derived from a common ancestral population that possibly emerged as far back as the Neolithic era, says a new study.

Fahkra Younus is just one among millions of women who still fall victims to such brutal attacks. Take a look at other victims who have survived such attacks.

Respect candidate George Galloway secured the Bradford West seat from the Labour, in a sensational win with over 10,000 votes.

ZCompany Hacking Crew defaces website of Las Vegas Police in anti-Zionist protest.

Gunman in Afghan army uniform kills two Nato soldiers at predominantly British base before being shot dead.

Group linked to al-Qaida claims responsibility for shootings at Ozar Hatorah Jewish school in Toulouse.

After seven years on the run wanted for murder, Malcolm Naden has been found by police in the Australian Outback. Which other villains have dodged the law for long periods?

Out of the savings, an extra £100 million will go towards improvements to the accommodation of service members' families.

French commandos on standby as seige of Mohammed Merah in Toulouse enters second day.

US soldier accused of slaying 16 Afghan villagers conned pair out of $1.5m, financial watchdog papers reveal.

The French Ministry of Interior has denied that the suspected killer Mohammed Merah has been arrested.

Mohammed Merah, 24, holed up in his Toulouse home armed with Kalashnikov, Uzi and handguns as police negotiations stall.

Two French investigators injured in shoot-out targeting suspects in Toulouse Ozar Hatorah school killings.

Helicopter smashes into house near Kabul, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board and two girls on ground.

Barack Obama and David Cameron attended basket ball game in Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday.

Hundreds of protesters demand end of US occupation while Taliban open fire on memorial service for slaughtered villagers.

Sergeant will be tried in military court for killing 16 Afghan villagers while they slept.

Random killing of 16 Afghan civilians was not work of lone gunman, say witnesses.

Barack Obama invites Cameron to watch basketball final aboard iconic presidential jet

A US soldier has reportedly killed at least three civilians and injured several others, in the southern province of Kandahar in Afganistan

The prison has been a bone of contention between the US and Afghanistan.