Parasto Hakim was startled by a knock at the front gates. She scanned her classroom for a quick headcount – all the girls were already in attendance. It could only be the Taliban. Her heart pounding, ...

At least 20 British troops have been killed in Afghanistan this month, sparking intense debate in Britain about the country's military role there. The British-led operation involved about 3,000 troops ...

Pakistan and Taliban forces clashed along the border after nearly three months of calm. Pakistani sources reported several deaths ...

Afghan authorities have arrested 10 Taliban militants in connection with this month's acid attack on schoolgirls, a ...

Here’s a look at the US War in Afghanistan, which began on October 7, 2001 with allied air strikes on Taliban and al Qaeda targets. The United States linked the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to ...