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Ten Isis-linked militants killed in gun battle with Pakistani police
Extremists attacked police to rescue fellow terrorists.
Powerful blast rips through Pakistan market causing multiple casualties in suspected sectarian attack
Islamist group Jamat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility for the bombing, which was preceded by gunfire.
US to replace 600 troops in fight against Isis in Iraq and Taliban in Afghanistan
The deployment in Iraq is expected after the ongoing offensive in west Mosul ends.
New Zealand SAS accused of cover-up of 6 civilian deaths in 'botched Taliban revenge raid'
A new book has claimed the New Zealand SAS operation on two villages left at least another 15 injured.
Girl Unbound reveals how a champion female squash player dressed as a boy to compete
The documentary was made in tribal areas of Pakistan, ruled by warlords and the Taliban.
Afghanistan arrests 24 over deadly hospital assault amid questions of 'insider help'
Officials are 'working on evidence to find out if someone has been involved from the hospital'.
Multiple deaths reported in Afghan-Pakistan cross-border firing
At least five Pakistani soldiers and more than 10 militants killed in the fighting.
Explosions and street battles in Kabul as Taliban inflicts 'heavy casualties'
The al-Qaeda linked extremist group said it carried out three simultaneous assaults across the Afghan capital.
Pakistan says Lahore blast was an accident and rules out terror attack
Punjab law minister says explosion was possibly caused by a gas leak.
Pakistan Taliban terror attack rocks courthouse in Charsadda killing 6
Pakistan's Taliban faction, Jamaat-ur-Ahrar has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pakistan mobilises heavy artillery near Afghan border after deadly Sufi shrine attack
The mobilisation follows cross-border strikes on Islamists' positions.
Millions will head to Europe unless British troops stay in Afghanistan says UK defence secretary
Sir Michael Fallon tells Munich security conference about need to stay until 'job is done'.
Lahore bombing: Senior police officers reportedly killed in explosion at protest
Explosion occurred as people gathered for a protest in the city centre.
Trump vows US support to Afghanistan amid severe shortfall of Nato troops in counter-terrorism ops
Donald Trump and Ashraf Ghani discuss strengthening of bilateral relationship.
Suicide bomber kills 19 in blast targeting Kabul judiciary in Afghanistan
The attacker, wearing a suicide vest, targeted the court employees as they were leaving a building in Kabul.
Twin Taliban suicide bombings in Kabul kill 22 and injure dozens
Among the dead were four women, Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior has said.
Unidentified gunmen kill 8 miners from Afghanistan's Hazara minority
The district governor blamed Taliban for the attacks, but the militant group denied any involvement.
5 killed in Taliban suicide attack on Afghanistan MP's house
One of the attackers blew himself up at the house of Helmand MP, Mir Wali, helping two gunmen enter the compound.
Canadian and US hostages plead with governments to secure their release from Afghan Taliban
The two children of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman are seen in the video for the first time.
Taliban threatens to 'blow up' traders in Pakistan's Swat Valley if they don't give protection money
This has raised fears that the militants might make a comeback to the region, they once partially controlled.
Afghanistan to investigate alleged growing military relations between Taliban and Russia
US General John Nicholson had pointed out the connection between the insurgents, Russia and Iran.
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.
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.
Jihadist groups say that Trump victory will help them recruit new fighters
Trump took a tough stance against terrorist groups during his campaign.
US embassy in Afghanistan closed following two suicide attacks in a week
It was a 'temporary precautionary measure' after four US soldiers were killed in Bagram Airfield.
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.
At least two dead in suicide attack on German consulate in Afghanistan
80 others were also wounded during the incident in Mazar-e-Sharif.
Quetta terror attacks: The growth of Islamic terrorism in Balochistan
Islamic terorrism increases in secular Balochistan as Pakistan face accusations of inaction against terrorism.
Taliban and Afghanistan government rekindle secret talks in Qatar, say reports
It is the first known meeting of the Taliban and the Afghan government since July 2015.
Afghanistan: Taliban forces 'defeated', Kunduz province governor says
Kunduz police chief says 'hundreds of Taliban fighters' died in the offensive.