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Ireland rue nightmare start as Afghanistan claim historic Test victory
Graham Ford’s side battled valiantly in Dehradun but had left themselves with too much damage to repair.
Afghanistan thrash Ireland to take ODI series lead
Rashid Khan helped his side recover from 131-7 to make 223 all out before they skittled the Irish for 114 in Dehradun.
Brilliant Balbirnie levels ODI series for Ireland
Andy Balbirnie took advantage of being dropped on 51 to steer Ireland home, making 145 not out from just 136 balls.
At least 30 killed when shaft built by people looking for gold collapses
Illegal mining is common in Afghanistan, with the Taliban relying on the sector for much of its revenue.
Afghanistan slaps travel ban on football chiefs as graphic details of alleged sexual abuse emerge
Afghanistan women’s footballers have spoken out against their FA president.
'If you're the Taliban, Christmas has come early': Trump under fire as he orders major military withdrawal from Afghanistan
The move stunned officials in Kabul who are involved in an intensifying push to end the 17-year conflict.
'Everyone was screaming for help': At least 50 people killed in Kabul suicide bombing
The attack targeted a religious celebration in the Afghan capital.
California bar shooter Ian David Long suspected of suffering from PTSD
In April, the authorities were called after Long was “somewhat irate, acting a little irrationally” at his home.
US threatens International Criminal Court with sanctions if it prosecutes Americans for war crimes
The court is considering prosecuting US servicemen over alleged detainee abuse.
Afghan leader rejects resignation letters from spy chief and ministers
Ashraf Ghani’s government is facing fierce criticism over an increasingly deadly insurgency.
Taliban announces unprecedented ceasefire for end of holy month of Ramadan
Today’s announcement coincides with the Afghan government announcing a ceasefire earlier this month.
In rural Afghanistan this girl lives as a boy because her family never had a son
The 18-year-old has pretended to be a boy for most of her life.
'I don't know where my daughters are': Suicide attack on Kabul voter registration centre kills 57
A wounded man in a hospital bed wept saying: “I don’t know where my daughters are. God damn the attackers!”
'I was fully convinced in my head that it was just a job and it would be okay. That was naive'
With no work for him at home, John Mooney had to broaden his horizons and last Friday he was part of the Afghanistan squad which shattered Ireland’s World Cup dreams.
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Over 20 killed in multiple suicide bombings and attacks in Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
Five killed as gunmen storm Kabul military academy in IS-claimed attack
Five people were killed and ten wounded in what’s been the third major attack in the city in several days.
Pakistan accused of supporting militants who killed nearly 100 in suicide bombing yesterday
The Afghan government the attack was carried out by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network with Pakistani backing.
'A massacre': Ambulance bomb kills at least 90 people and wounds 151 in Kabul
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
11 injured after gunmen blast Save the Children office in Afghanistan
Save the Children is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes children’s rights.
'Pray for me. I may die': Kabul hotel guest's plea during siege
At least 18 people were killed, including 14 foreigners, in the 12-hour ordeal.
Former Taliban hostage Joshua Boyle arrested on 15 charges including sexual assault
The identity of the alleged victim was being withheld by a court.
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet
The US President used his first tweet of 2018 to tear into Islamabad.
Ireland will come up against a familiar face when they face Afghanistan in 2018
Phil Simmons will lead the country into Test cricket.
Their sons and husbands are killed fighting for their country, leaving these widows with no income earner
The lives of Afghani war widows are often very difficult.
Another calamitous display as Ireland ripped apart by 16-year-old spinner
Ireland slumped to another heavy defeat to Afghanistan this afternoon.
Gunmen storm Kabul TV station in ongoing attack
The incident started in the last hour.
'We cannot tolerate this': Outcry after Afghanistan bans WhatsApp
Afghan authorities said that it was just “testing new technologies” when explaining the reasons for the ban.
Bowe Bergdahl receives dishonourable discharge, avoiding prison time after deserting US army post
The US soldier deserted his Afghanistan post only to be held captive by insurgents for five years.
Couple had children while being held hostage in Afghanistan as they dreamed of a big family
“We’re Irish, haha,” the father said as way of explanation.
Nearly 60 people killed in two suicide bombings at Afghan mosques
“I rushed inside the mosque and saw all the worshippers covered in blood,” one witness said.
'I thought at least that was sacred' - Trump's chief of staff strongly defends president's call to war widow
If Trump and John Kelly aren’t getting along, it didn’t show in the chief of staff’s speech this evening.
Freed hostage says militants killed his infant daughter and raped his wife
Boyle provided a written statement to The Associated Press saying his family has “unparalleled resilience and determination.”
North American family freed from Taliban captivity after 'Kafkaesque nightmare'
Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle were kidnapped during a backpacking trip in Afghanistan in 2012.
'Where is my name?': Afghan women want husbands to call them by their own names in public
It is common for women to be referred to as the “wife of” or “daughter of” a man, rather than by their names.
Trump goes back on criticism of Obama and clears the way for thousands more troops in Afghanistan
Trump for the first time also left the door open to an eventual political deal with the Taliban.
Video footage suggests Russia may be arming the Taliban
The footage obtained by CNN shows Taliban fighters brandishing weapons they claim were supplied by Russian government sources.
Afghan girls to attend US robotics event after Donald Trump allows visa u-turn
The six girls from Herat, Afghanistan, were reportedly blocked from attending the robotics competition.
Afghan Sesame Street gets 'proud brother' muppet who reveres his educated sister
It’s hoped the new character will help millions of children see the value in education.
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