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Reuters Bureau Chief for Pakistan, Afghanistan Found Dead in Islamabad

The female journalist, Maria Golovnina, from Russia, was found dead in the F-8 area of Islamabad

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ICC World Cup 2015 Pool A Analysis: Predictions, Team Previews and Key Players as 7 Teams Slug it Out for Quarterfinal Spot

Australia, New Zealand, England and Sri Lanka are the favourites to finish in the top four of Group A, even if the other three sides are capable of springing a surprise or two

Afghan and foreign security personnel stand guard at the site of a blast, outside the counter-narcotics office near the Kabul International Airport

Taliban Militant Dressed as Afghan Soldier Kills 3 US Contractors in Kabul

The shooting took place at the military section of the North Kabul International Airport complex.

Sheikh Abu Omar Maqbool, a former spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban, pledges allegiance to the Islamic State in this still from a video released by an Islamic State media wing

Taliban Captures ISIS Afghanistan Chief Mullah Abdul Rauf, 45 Others

Rauf, who once used to be a member of Taliban's inner circle, recently swore allegiance to ISIS and had started a recruitment cell in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Suicide Bomb Attack at Funeral Kills 16, Taliban Attack at Checkpoint Kills 11

A suicide bomb attack targeted at funeral-goers in east Afghanistan killed 16 people, while another attack at a checkpoint resulted in the death of 11 people.

Afghan Taliban Calls Paris Gunmen 'Heroes', Charlie Hebdo Cartoons 'Inhumane'

Afghan Taliban hails the shooters in Charlie Hebdo attacks, calling them "heroes".

Mullah Abdul Rauf, a former Taliban commander has joined ISIS and is now recruiting for the group.

Former Taliban Leader Mullah Abdul Rauf now Recruiting for ISIS in Afghanistan?

Mullah Abdul Rauf, the unchallenged ISIS leader in Afghanistan, was part of the Taliban inner circle -- Quetta Shura.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) gestures to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif shortly after arriving in Islamabad, Pakistan January 12, 2015

Fight Terror Groups Threatening India, Afghanistan, Kerry Tells Pakistan

"Terror groups like the Pakistani and Afghan Taliban, the Haqqani network, Lashkar-e-Taiba and other groups continue to pose a threat."

Abu Hamza: Radical Muslim Cleric Jailed for Life for US Terror Camp and Afghanistan Jihad Plots

The 56-year-old was in May 2013 convicted of 11 counts of facilitating violent jihad in Afghanistan and trying to set up a terrorist training camp in Oregon.

BREAKING: Kabul Suicide Attack Targets EUPOL Vehicle; One Killed, 10 Injured

Four foreign nationals who were part of EUPOL Afghanistan were among those injured.

A wounded Afghan girl is rushed to a hospital in Helmand province December 31, 2014.

Afghanistan: 26 Civilians Killed as Stray Army Mortar Rounds Fired at Wedding

Mortar rounds from Afghan army has killed at least 20 civilians and wounded scores attending a wedding party in Afghanistan's Helmand.

Suspected Taliban Terrorists Attack Bank in Afghanistan as Pak Army Chief Visits Kabul After Peshawar Attack

Pakistan Army Chief visited Kabul to discuss the sanctuaries for Pakistan Taliban in Afghanistan.

The pictures of the girl walking in skirt baring her leg has gone viral in Afghanistan.

Photos of Young Girl Revealing Bare Legs Goes Viral in Kabul

The photographs were reportedly taken in Karte-3 area in the western part of Kabul city and was being widely shared on Facebook.

Taliban Bomb British Embassy Vehicle in Kabul; At Least Five Killed, 30 Injured

The bomber was reportedly on a motorcycle when he detonated himself near a convoy.

Afghanistan Bombing: Pakistan, Haqqani Blamed for Suicide Attack that Killed over 60

A suicide bomber detonated himself at a volleyball match on Sunday, killing more than 60 people.

Was Chuck Hagel Fired for Criticising Obama's Strategy against Islamic State?

Hagel was frustrated with the "lack of US influence" in the face of the Islamic State, the Ukraine conflict, and revision of plans of withdrawing troops from Afghanistan

Suicide Attack at Volleyball Match in Afghanistan Reeks of Taliban Ban on Sports; 45 Dead

The targeting of spectators at a volleyball match coincides with the previous Taliban ban on public sports for being 'un-Islamic'.

Indian Women Score 12 Past Afghanistan to Reach SAFF Semifinals

The Indian women's football team thrashed a hapless Afghanistan 12-0 in their final Group A match to march into the semi-finals of the third SAFF women's championship.

I Heard Osama Bin Laden's Last Breath, Says Ex-US Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill

Robert O'Neill told Fox News in an interview that even today he is not sure whether killing Laden was the best or worst thing he ever did in his life.