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Turkey coup attempt: Authorities detain 2 Afghan-based Turkish generals in Dubai
Since the failed coup attempt, at least 99 generals and admirals have been charged.
Isis executes 'crossdressing policeman' then throws him off a waterfall
The man was killed in Nangarhar, eastern Afghanistan after trying to flee from the militants.
Afghanistan: Scores killed as Isis claims responsibility for deadly explosion during Kabul protest
The blast took place as thousands of people protested in the Afghan capital city.
Abducted Indian woman Judith D'Souza rescued in Afghanistan
D'Souza, 40, was kidnapped on the night of 9 June in Kabul.
Afghanistan: Family and in-laws of 14-year-old burnt alive blame each other
Zahra was four-months pregnant when she was set on fire.
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 5th ODI: Prediction, betting odds and possible XI
Ireland host Afghanistan in the 5th ODI on 19 July with Afghanistan leading the five-match series 2-1.
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 4th ODI: Prediction, betting odds and possible XI
Ireland face Afghanistan in the 4th ODI on 17 July. Five match series tied at 1-1.
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI: Where to watch live, prediction, betting odds, possible XI, weather update and live streaming info
Ireland look for revenge against Afghanistan in the third ODI on 14 July.
Peshawar school massacre: Mastermind Umar Mansour killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan
Pakistani officials say they will now target militant leaders Abdul Wali and Maulvi Fazlullah.
Hamza Bin Laden: Who is the 'crown prince of terror' – son and heir to Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda?
The 20-year-old son of Osama Bin Laden has been groomed for jihad from a young age.
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI: Where to watch live, prediction, betting odds, possible XI, weather update and live streaming info
The first match between Ireland and Afghanistan on 10 July was abandoned due to rain.
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Where to watch live, prediction, betting odds, possible XI and live streaming info
Ireland host Afghanistan in the first ODI of the five match series.
UK to send more troops to Afghanistan expanding training mission
UK's troops in Afghanistan to be increased from 450 to 500.
Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan live in fear following Islamic insurgence
Only around 200 Hinud and Sikh families are left in Afghanistan as against 220,000 members until early 1990s.
Afghanistan: Several killed in Kabul minibus blast
14 people were reportedly killed and eight wounded in the attack on 20 June.
Afghanistan: Taliban mounts deadly attack in Ghazni and takes hostages in Kunduz
Many security personnel killed in Taliban attack in Ghazni.
Taliban kills nine and kidnaps at least 35 from buses in bloody Kunduz hostage-taking
Hostage-takers – believed to be Taliban – wore military fatigues as they carried out attack on 31 May.
Number of Afghans displaced internally by war doubles to 1.2 million in 3 years says Amnesty
The report says that people who fled violence and are trapped in the country, live on the brink of survival.
Afghanistan begins restoration of iconic Darul Aman Palace
President Ashraf Ghani has called the reconstruction of the palace as 'laying the foundation for the country's future'.
Over 50 Afghan police personnel killed as Taliban overrun Helmand province
Afghan Taliban intensifies offensive in embattled Helmand province.
Memorial Day 2016: When is US Remembrance Day and what does it mark?
Memorial Day, which falls on Monday 30 May, remembers men and women who died while serving in the US military.
CCTV shows shopkeeper and son who fled Afghanistan war having knife held to throats during London robbery
Chog Singh's hands were sliced up as he tried to protect his 14-year-old son.
Afghanistan: 10 killed in suicide bombing near Kabul
The incident occurred in the Bagh-e-Daud region of Paghman district.
Taliban names Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as new leader following death of Mullah Mansour
The terrorist group's former leader was killed in a US drone strike on 21 May.
Afghan guerrilla commander Sirajuddin Haqqani tipped as new Taliban leader
Haqqani, and the network bearing his name, is blamed for a number of attacks in Kabul which have killed dozens.
Al-Qaeda 'determined to use Afghanistan' to plan major terror attacks against the West
The terror group seized on the withdrawal of Western troops 'to re-establish its headquarters' in the south.
Afghanistan confirms Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour killed by US drone strike
The Taliban fighter was targeted by multiple drone strikes in Pakistan on 21 May
Afghanistan signs draft peace deal with Hezb-e-Islami militant group
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's group has been accused of the 2013 Kabul attack.
Afghanistan: Protesters demand government changes TUTAP route to benefit Hazara populations
Ashraf Ghani's government have rejected the idea due to cost and time delays.
Kabul: Hazara minority stages massive demonstration over power line route
Hazaras are demanding the line linking mineral-rich Central Asia pass through two provinces dominated by them