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# afghanistan - Tuesday 10 March, 2020
Ireland end 7-year wait to beat Afghanistan
Kevin O’Brien hit a last-ball six as his side clinched a consolation super-over victory.
# afghanistan - Saturday 29 February, 2020
US-Taliban landmark peace deal signed as full American troop withdrawal agreed
“We’re seizing the best opportunity for peace in a generation,” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
# afghanistan - Monday 13 January, 2020
Snow, rain and flash floods leave dozens dead in Afghanistan and Pakistan
At least 43 people are dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
# afghanistan - Friday 29 November, 2019
Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan
The US President also announced that the US and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 19 November, 2019
Two professors released by Taliban three years after kidnapping
Timothy Weeks and Kevin King were abducted by gunmen in 2016.
# afghanistan - Sunday 8 September, 2019
Taliban say US 'will be harmed more than anyone' after Trump halts talks
Trump’s announcement draws a fresh question mark on whether the United States will leave Afghanistan anytime soon.
# afghanistan - Sunday 18 August, 2019
Islamic State claims suicide-bomber attack that killed 63 people at Afghan wedding
“I will never see happiness in my life again,” the groom told a local TV station.
# afghanistan - Wednesday 3 July, 2019
Police make arrests and investigate footage of fans fighting at Cricket World Cup
The match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Leeds was marred by crowd trouble.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Shahzad plunders century as Afghanistan thrash Ireland in Belfast
Graham Ford’s side were brought crashing back down to earth after Saturday’s win.
# afghanistan - Monday 18 March, 2019
Ireland rue nightmare start as Afghanistan claim historic Test victory
Graham Ford’s side battled valiantly in Dehradun but had left themselves with too much damage to repair.
# afghanistan - Friday 8 March, 2019
Afghanistan thrash Ireland to take ODI series lead
Rashid Khan helped his side recover from 131-7 to make 223 all out before they skittled the Irish for 114 in Dehradun.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 5 March, 2019
Brilliant Balbirnie levels ODI series for Ireland
Andy Balbirnie took advantage of being dropped on 51 to steer Ireland home, making 145 not out from just 136 balls.
# afghanistan - Sunday 6 January, 2019
At least 30 killed when shaft built by people looking for gold collapses
Illegal mining is common in Afghanistan, with the Taliban relying on the sector for much of its revenue.
# afghanistan - Friday 28 December, 2018
Afghanistan slaps travel ban on football chiefs as graphic details of alleged sexual abuse emerge
Afghanistan women’s footballers have spoken out against their FA president.
# afghanistan - Friday 21 December, 2018
'If you're the Taliban, Christmas has come early': Trump under fire as he orders major military withdrawal from Afghanistan
The move stunned officials in Kabul who are involved in an intensifying push to end the 17-year conflict.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
'Everyone was screaming for help': At least 50 people killed in Kabul suicide bombing
The attack targeted a religious celebration in the Afghan capital.
# afghanistan - Thursday 8 November, 2018
California bar shooter Ian David Long suspected of suffering from PTSD
In April, the authorities were called after Long was “somewhat irate, acting a little irrationally” at his home.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 11 September, 2018
US threatens International Criminal Court with sanctions if it prosecutes Americans for war crimes
The court is considering prosecuting US servicemen over alleged detainee abuse.
# afghanistan - Sunday 26 August, 2018
Afghan leader rejects resignation letters from spy chief and ministers
Ashraf Ghani’s government is facing fierce criticism over an increasingly deadly insurgency.
# afghanistan - Saturday 9 June, 2018
Taliban announces unprecedented ceasefire for end of holy month of Ramadan
Today’s announcement coincides with the Afghan government announcing a ceasefire earlier this month.
# afghanistan - Sunday 29 April, 2018
In rural Afghanistan this girl lives as a boy because her family never had a son
The 18-year-old has pretended to be a boy for most of her life.
# afghanistan - Sunday 22 April, 2018
'I don't know where my daughters are': Suicide attack on Kabul voter registration centre kills 57
A wounded man in a hospital bed wept saying: “I don’t know where my daughters are. God damn the attackers!”
# afghanistan - Friday 30 March, 2018
'I was fully convinced in my head that it was just a job and it would be okay. That was naive'
With no work for him at home, John Mooney had to broaden his horizons and last Friday he was part of the Afghanistan squad which shattered Ireland’s World Cup dreams.
# afghanistan - Monday 12 March, 2018
How we're responding to the greatest crisis of our generation
Exploring integration and extremism in the context of the refugee crisis.
# afghanistan - Saturday 24 February, 2018
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
A murder investigation in Sligo, Fianna Fáil’s rising popularity and the death of British actress Emma Chambers…
Over 20 killed in multiple suicide bombings and attacks in Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
# afghanistan - Monday 29 January, 2018
Five killed as gunmen storm Kabul military academy in IS-claimed attack
Five people were killed and ten wounded in what’s been the third major attack in the city in several days.
# afghanistan - Sunday 28 January, 2018
Pakistan accused of supporting militants who killed nearly 100 in suicide bombing yesterday
The Afghan government the attack was carried out by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network with Pakistani backing.
# afghanistan - Saturday 27 January, 2018
'A massacre': Ambulance bomb kills at least 90 people and wounds 151 in Kabul
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
# afghanistan - Wednesday 24 January, 2018
11 injured after gunmen blast Save the Children office in Afghanistan
Save the Children is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes children’s rights.
# afghanistan - Monday 22 January, 2018
'Pray for me. I may die': Kabul hotel guest's plea during siege
At least 18 people were killed, including 14 foreigners, in the 12-hour ordeal.
# afghanistan - Wednesday 3 January, 2018
Former Taliban hostage Joshua Boyle arrested on 15 charges including sexual assault
The identity of the alleged victim was being withheld by a court.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 2 January, 2018
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet
The US President used his first tweet of 2018 to tear into Islamabad.
# afghanistan - Sunday 31 December, 2017
Ireland will come up against a familiar face when they face Afghanistan in 2018
Phil Simmons will lead the country into Test cricket.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 26 December, 2017
Their sons and husbands are killed fighting for their country, leaving these widows with no income earner
The lives of Afghani war widows are often very difficult.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 5 December, 2017
Another calamitous display as Ireland ripped apart by 16-year-old spinner
Ireland slumped to another heavy defeat to Afghanistan this afternoon.
# afghanistan - Tuesday 7 November, 2017
Gunmen storm Kabul TV station in ongoing attack
The incident started in the last hour.
# afghanistan - Saturday 4 November, 2017
'We cannot tolerate this': Outcry after Afghanistan bans WhatsApp
Afghan authorities said that it was just “testing new technologies” when explaining the reasons for the ban.
# afghanistan - Friday 3 November, 2017
Bowe Bergdahl receives dishonourable discharge, avoiding prison time after deserting US army post
The US soldier deserted his Afghanistan post only to be held captive by insurgents for five years.
# afghanistan - Saturday 21 October, 2017
Couple had children while being held hostage in Afghanistan as they dreamed of a big family
“We’re Irish, haha,” the father said as way of explanation.
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