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Drone strikes expected to increase under Trump, warn warfare experts
Drone pioneer Michael Flynn seeks to stamp out Islamist ideology as Trump's National Security Adviser.
University student publicly hanged in Afghanistan over alleged assassination of senior Taliban official
Faiz ul Rahman Wardak, a fourth-year student, was hanged 60 km outside the Afghan capital.
Who is James 'Mad Dog' Mattis? Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defence
The retired general once said it was 'fun to shoot some people'.
Skate Girls of Kabul: Inside Afghanistan's fearless skateboarding club
The programme is run by Skateistan – a charity who use skateboarding and education as a means of youth empowerment.
Suicide bomber wearing explosive vest kills dozens in Kabul Shia mosque
Thirty-five were also injured in the blast at the Baqir-ul Ulom Mosque.
Tear gas and stun grenades used on Athen's streets in anti-Obama protests
Demonstrators angry about US foreign policy on Greece and wars in asylum-seekers home countries of Afghanistan and Syria.
At least 4 security personnel killed in latest suicide bombing incident in Afghanistan
The incident took place near the Afghan defence ministry compound in Kabul.
Donald Trump warned by Nato chief 'going it alone' is not an option to ensure world security
The US covers approximately 73% of Nato's costs.
At least 4 people dead and dozen injured in Taliban attack on Nato air base in Afghanistan
The explosion was caused by a man wearing a suicide vest, local officials said.
Death toll rises in suicide attack on German consulate in Afghanistan as over 100 wounded
Massive explosion occurred at night when a vehicle rammed gates of the German diplomatic building.
At least two dead in suicide attack on German consulate in Afghanistan
80 others were also wounded during the incident in Mazar-e-Sharif.
Rethinking Remembrance: Why I'll be wearing a black poppy this year
It is the lost rebels - and the ones who will step forward in the future - who deserve to be celebrated.
Pentagon confirms death of senior al-Qaeda leader Faruq al-Qatani in latest strike in Afghanistan
The FBI and New York police are probing reports of al-Qaeda's plan to launch attacks ahead of the 8 November presidential polls in the US.
Two US soldiers killed in Taliban attack in Afghan battleground province
Afghan police said as many as 26 civilians died in the raid against Taliban fighters.
US confirms strikes on two senior al-Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said the 'precision strikes' targeted Faruq al-Qatani and Bilal al-Utabi.
Afghan refugees describe warm welcome from local people in new home after Calais eviction
IBTimes UK hears how Afghan refugees spent their first night outside Calais' Jungle camp.
Afghan opium production increases due to bumper harvests
The UN has announced that it will fund $15bn towards the fight against opium production.
Nowhere to go: Calais' refugee children urge Britain and France not to forget them as Jungle demolition looms
Child refugees, some as young as eight, are easy prey for traffickers and criminals.
Calais' forgotten children ask Europe 'where is left for us to go?'
Unaccompanied children in the Jungle migrant camp tell IBTimes UK of their fears for the future amid demolition threats.
One underage girl is married around the globe every seven seconds
Pregnant 14-year-old Syrian refugee says "I am a child raising a child."
Soldiers should not operate outside of human rights law
Government claims to be doing troops a favour, but it's simply sweeping MoD's mass failings under the carpet.
Afghan security forces reportedly 'back in control of Kunduz' after Taliban assault on city
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that 'a massive operation' started on Kunduz.
Government plans to clamp down on battlefield legal claims against British soldiers
Theresa May says she will exempt armed forces from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Nepal calls for creation of 'conducive environment' for Saarc summit after 4 nations boycott the meet
India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Bhutan pulled out of the regional summit over the issue of terrorism.
Suspected US air strike against Isis kills 15 militants and 3 civilians
US military spokesperson says allegations of Afghan casualties are being investigated.
India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan pull out of Saarc summit in Islamabad
All the nations cited the issue of terrorism as the major reason for boycotting the regional summit.
Afghan soldiers killed by comrades as they slept
The 'insider attack' took place in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Where to watch, prediction, preview and possible XI
Bangladesh host Afghanistan in the first ODI on 25 September.
Ministry of Defence launches new probe into British troops' actions in Afghanistan
The investigation has sparked anger that the target of UK soldiers is pursued by 'parasitic lawyers'.
Afghanistan hints at possible boycott of Saarc meeting in Pakistan
Any measure that brings peace, stability and unity to the region should not be ruled out, Afghan envoy to India Shaida Mohammad Abdali says.