Air Force Fighters, Army Apaches Kill 220 Taliban in Ghazni Fight
Afghan forces are conducting clearing operations, but hundreds of civilians have fled, trying to escape the fierce fighting.
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Taliban Overrun Afghan Army Base, Kill 17 Troops
The Taliban overran a base in Afghanistan, killing 17 soldiers while Afghan forces battled the insurgents for a fifth day.
120 Afghan Forces, Civilians Killed in Battle with Taliban
The numbers provided by Gen. Tareq Shah Bahrami were the first official casualty toll since the Taliban launched an assault.
Afghan Forces Battle Taliban in Key City for Third Day
The Taliban pushed into the capital of Ghazni province from different directions and destroyed a telecommunications tower.
Taliban's Political Stature Rises with Talks in Uzbekistan
The four-day talks follow an offer made by Uzbekistan's president last March to broker peace in Afghanistan.
Brazen Taliban Attack Raises Pressure on Afghan Forces
The city of about 140,000 people was in lockdown as residents stayed indoors and reported sporadic gunfire.
US Commander: No Need for Major Change in Afghan War Plan
The top U.S. commander in the Middle East said he doesn't expect major change in the strategy as a new general takes over.
Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 3 NATO Soldiers in Afghanistan
A U.S. service member and two Afghan troops were also wounded in Sunday's attack in eastern Afghanistan.
ISIS Fighters Surrender to Afghan Forces after Taliban Assault
Gen. Faqir Mohammad Jawzjani said 152 fighters surrendered, including Habib-ul Rahman, a senior ISIS leader.
Militants Attack Afghan Midwife Training Center
At least 67 people, including students and teachers, were inside the center in Jalalabad at the time of the attack.
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