Afghanistan Investigates Rocket Strike at Wedding

An Afghan official says police are investigating a rocket strike on a wedding party that killed at least 28 people, many of them women and children.

The West must continue backing Afghanistan in its battle against the Taliban

It was almost inevitable that, the moment Nato formally announced the end of combat operations in Afghanistan, the Taliban would claim victory.

Last group of French soldiers leaves Afghanistan

The final group of French troops in Afghanistan have marked the end of their mission with a transition ceremony after NATO combat operations ended.

Afghan mountain hamlet a proving ground for army

In this Dec. 24, 2014 photo, an Afghan National Army soldier prays during an ongoing operation in the Dangam district of Kunar province, Afghanistan.

Afghanistan war ends but grief endures for Dunedin mom

Kim Allison poses next to a picture of her son Zachary Shannon (top right) who was killed in Afghanistan along with his helicopter flight crew.

New role for Aussie troops in Afghanistan

Australian soldiers in Afghanistan will kick off 2015 with a new mentoring and training mission, as 13 years of military engagement winds up.

The war in Afghanistan is over, but the battle against the Taliban - and their IEDs - goes on

The war is over, victory secured. And Afghanistan, once again, has been rebuilt. But for many, life in the restive provinces is much as it ever was.

Nato ends its war in Afghanistan as insurgency rumbles on

Nato formally ended its war in Afghanistan on Sunday, lowering its flag in a low-key ... "You've made Afghanistan stronger and our countries safer.".

NATO Officially Pulls Out of Combat Missions in Afghanistan

Although NATO will withdraw most of their troops, some 12,000 soldiers will stay on in Afghanistan to provide security and logistical support.

US, NATO Mark End of Mission in Afghanistan

In a ceremony at their headquarters in Kabul, the United States and NATO brought the combat phase of their mission in Afghanistan to a close.

US-led mission in Afghanistan ends combat role; thousands of foreign troops remain

"We will continue to invest in Afghanistan's future," Campbell said at the ... him and other members of his global militant network hide in Afghanistan.

NATO ends combat mission in Afghanistan

Kabul: The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Sunday formally ended its 13-year-old combat mission in Afghanistan.

US and Nato formally end war in Afghanistan with Kabul ceremony

US General John Campbell rolls the flag of the Nato-led Isaf force during a ceremony marking the end of the combat mission in Afghanistan.

6 Taliban militants killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar

A Taliban commander and five other members of the militant group have been killed in a US drone strike carried out in eastern Afghanistan.

22 Taliban Militants Killed In Afghanistan

22 Taliban militants were killed, seven wounded and three others were arrested by Afghan security forces in joint anti-terrorism operations.

NATO coalition forces and United States end ISAF mission in Afghanistan

NATO coalition forces and the United States are ending their International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan on Sunday.

Kansas lieutenant governor spending holidays on relief mission

"That was when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. I helped them start their very first program, and what we were doing was training Afghan medics.".

Political tension prevents Afghan cabinet formation

Political impasse remains unsettled in Afghanistan, with the country's president and chief executive officer divided over the formation of a new cabinet.

Polish advisers ready for Resolute Support in Afghanistan

Polish army advisers unload their bags from a helicopter at the landing zone on arrival to Tactical Base Gamberi in eastern Afghanistan Dec. 19, 2014.

Afghanistan will no longer be a source of terrorist attacks: Barack Obama

Obama said that they had been in war for more than 13 years and next year the combat mission in Afghanistan would end, reported Fox News.

Fresh from Afghanistan, military contractor surprises children (VIDEO)

On Christmas Eve, their mother, Charmane, placed a very large, wrapped package on their front porch. No opening until Christmas, she told them.

President Thinks Losing Afghanistan War Makes Christmas Merry

Afghanistan: President Obama's Christmas message is that "our longest war" will "come to a responsible end" possibly as early as next week.

Pakistan military wins free rein against terrorists

... other countries to see whether it encompasses Pakistan-based militant groups that have repeatedly attacked neighboring Afghanistan and India.

Photos: Christmas day in Afghanistan

The U.S. currently has approximately 10,000 troops remaining in Afghanistan. They are stationed there mostly to assist Afghan security forces.

Timeline Photos

Through a segment called Afghan Voices, ISAF recognizes the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's role in taking the lead for operations in their country.

McCain fears Peshawar-like attack in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: A senior US senator warned on Thursday that the Taliban could carry out a Peshawar- like attack in Afghanistan in the near future.

Afghanistan hopes for change after bloody year

John McCain spends the holiday in Kabul with American troops

The war hero's appearance comes just days before American and NATO combat troops will withdraw from Afghanistan after 13 years in the country.

Soldier returning from Afghanistan gives the gift of his return for the holidays

A soldier returning home from Afghanistan gave his family a surprise present this Christmas -- himself jumping out of a gift-wrapped box.

US Senator McCain in Afghanistan Ahead of Troop Withdrawal

US Senator John McCain made a Christmas Day trip to Kabul ahead of US and NATO combat troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan on December 31.

In Christmas Address, Obama Focuses on Ending Afghanistan Mission

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Wednesday (December 24, 2014) .

Video: RAF Marham airman returns from Afghanistan to be reunited with daughters before Christmas

An RAF airman gave his two daughters a perfect early Christmas present when he returned home from Afghanistan to surprise them on holiday.

21pc of imports, 30pc exports: Pakistan biggest trade partner of Afghanistan; Trade to be doubled ...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is the biggest trade partner of Afghanistan, providing 21 percent of Afghanistan's imports and buying 30.7 percent of its exports.

Santa Claus at Indiana mall offers Christmas cheer by assisting soldier in Afghanistan and ...

The soldier is currently in Afghanistan. Roberts' mother Kathy Ross Roberts uploaded a video of the proposal at the Eastland Mall to Facebook.

Soldier surprises family in Tennessee by jumping out of box after nine months in Afghanistan

A soldier who recently returned home from Afghanistan has given his family a heartwarming holiday surprise by jumping out of a gift-wrapped box.

Senators: Without US aid, Afghanistan turns into narco-state

Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released a bipartisan report Tuesday that aims to fight the Afghanistan drug trade.

US assassination drone strike kills 3 in Afghanistan

People and officials in Afghanistan have protested over the civilian casualties on numerous occasions, but the US drone attacks continue unabated.

WorleyParsons advises mines ministry

AFGHANISTAN/UNITED STATES - WorleyParsons advises mines ministry ... SAS officer Ian Hannam, to explore for lithium in Afghanistan (IOL 716).

BBC News US on Twitter: "WATCH: US veterans return to Afghanistan as part of PTSD treatment ...

@BBCNewsUS @BBCWorld Tried that with the second tour in Iraq. Doesn't work. Just made me more frustrated at the rank structure in reserves.

Investigative Unit 2014: Lawrence of Afghanistan

... found that Gant's PTSD-driven substance abuse was widespread in Special Forces in Afghanistan, who, like him, were still highly effective warriors.

Soldier returned from Afghanistan to find his friends took a cardboard cutout to big events so he ...

Soldier Aaron Mast thought he had missed out on nine months of weddings, birthday parties and even Christmas while serving in Afghanistan.

US-led airstrike kills dozens in eastern Afghanistan

The airstrikes have been a source of tension between Afghanistan and the US. Kabul says they are a breach of Afghanistan's national sovereignty.

UN Says 2014 Was Deadliest Year in Afghanistan Since First Reports in 2009

(NEW YORK) -- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan says that 2014 was the deadliest year since it began issuing reports in 2009.

Obama Isn't Being Clear on Afghanistan Policy

President Barack Obama visits troops over Memorial Day weekend on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 26, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.

$14 Million An Hour: War Costs Top $1.6 Trillion Since 9/11, Say Congressional Researchers

A soldier salutes the flag during a welcome home ceremony for troops arriving from Afghanistan on June 15, 2011 to Fort Carson, Colorado.

US Crowns More 'Good Terrorists', This Time In Afghanistan

More than likely, it can be read that the US expects the Taliban to play some sort of pseudo-official political role in Afghanistan sometime in the future.

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Afghanistan is different today because of U.S. troops

The long war in Afghanistan is winding down, with American forces gradually pulling out and turning over control of security to Afghan forces.

Prediction: Obama will decide to keep US troops in Afghanistan beyond 2016

In 2015, I predict that President Barack Obama will rethink his plan to have all operational U.S. combat forces out of Afghanistan by the end of 2016.

Taliban attack in Afghanistan kills 12

Taliban attack in Afghanistan kills 12 ... At least 12 people were killed in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan's northern Jowzjan province, authorities said.

Afghanistan: No Sympathy For Pakistan

The major problem in Afghanistan continues to be (as it has for centuries) a culture of corruption that has resisted numerous attempts to reduce it.