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NATO set to discuss sending more soldiers to Afghanistan, but many in Kabul fear such a move could prolong war.
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Afghanistan11 May 2017 10:06 GMT
NATO's Jens Stoltenberg will meet with the German chancellor to discuss proposal to send more troops to Afghanistan.
War & Conflict09 May 2017 19:48 GMT
Recommendation is made after broad review and comes while NATO asks UK for more troops as well, reports say.
Inside Story07 May 2017 21:02 GMT
The armed group's spring offensive is under way, and it is gaining ground.
Taliban07 May 2017 10:54 GMT
Fighters reportedly kill a number of Afghan soldiers in northern province, a week after launching 'spring offensive'.
Asia04 May 2017 17:05 GMT
Hezb-i-Islami leader calls for peace with Taliban fighters and says the Western-backed government is 'not working'.
Asia29 Apr 2017 11:37 GMT
First batch of nearly 300-strong Marine Corps contingent arrives in southern Afghan province as part of Trump's policy.
Asia29 Apr 2017 10:28 GMT
At first public gathering in 20 years, controversial Afghan leader calls on fighters to come to the negotiating table.
Middle East25 Apr 2017 18:20 GMT
Top US military officials allude to increasing concerns over Moscow's role in Afghanistan.
Taliban24 Apr 2017 12:01 GMT
Army chief and defence minister forced to step down as country mourns loss of 130 lives in Taliban assault on army base.
Asia23 Apr 2017 15:27 GMT
Ministers, army chiefs must resign for failing to provide security, Afghan public says following deadly base assault.
Taliban23 Apr 2017 12:14 GMT
President Ashraf Ghani calls for an investigation into the deadliest ever Taliban attack on an Afghan military base.
Asia22 Apr 2017 10:39 GMT
Fighters dressed in military uniforms attack major army base in Balkh province as soldiers leave Friday prayers.
Taliban14 Apr 2017 19:07 GMT
Clashes between Pakistani military and Taliban fighters in Dera Ghazi Khan leave three soldiers and nine Taliban dead.
Asia24 Mar 2017 18:13 GMT
Moscow rejects NATO commander's remark that it is 'perhaps' aiding the Taliban in fighting against US and allied forces.
Middle East24 Mar 2017 07:52 GMT
Russia is 'perhaps' aiding the Taliban in fighting against US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, US general alleges.
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